Washington State University
Washington State University: New Historicism
The political functions of literature and the aims of the new historicists are explained on this site. Includes a list of works consulted.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Critical Theory: Interpretive Strategies
Defines various critical approaches in brief. Click the Critical Theory link at the bottom of the page for more detail.
Purdue University
Guide to Critical Theory: Intro to New Historicism
A detailed site that offers an introduction, some terms and concepts, sample applications, and even a lesson plan or two based on this approach.