In the following essay, Kansteiner examines the development of White's theoretical perspective, methodology, and postulations in Metahistory, Tropics of Discourse, and The Content of the Form, while discussing the critical reception of White's work among historians and literary theorists.

In the following essay, Vann provides a quantitative analysis of White's critical reception among professional historians and discusses aspects of White's work that have drawn criticism, notably his terminology and alleged relativism.

In the following essay, Cebik examines the philosophical basis for conflating historical writing and literary fiction, as suggested by White's theoretical model of historical discourse and typological schema.

In the following essay, Partner relates her observations and experiences during a January 1997 meeting of the American Historical Association devoted to the subject of Hayden White.

In the following review of Figural Realism, Carroll explores the shortcomings in White's application of tropes to narrative history and objects to the suggestion that historical writing is essentially indistinguishable from literary fiction.

In the following excerpt, Rigney examines questions of narrativity in The Content of the Form and concludes that White's historiographic interpretation does not sustain a persuasive argument.

In the following positive review of Tropics of Discourse, LaCapra provides a close analysis of White's theoretical assertions and directs constructive criticism toward problematic aspects of White's philosophical assumptions.

In the following essay, Roberts examines the opposing theoretical positions of White and Arthur Marwick and defends Marwick's perspective of narrative history.

In the following review of The Content of the Form, Dray commends White's book, but objects to his view of history as political propaganda.

In the following review of The Content of the Form, Flores provides an overview of White's conceptual assertions, which he then applies to examples of White's own stylistic phrases in the book.

In the following positive review, Engebretsen summarizes White's theoretical analysis and assertions in The Content of the Form.

In the following essay, Kansteiner discusses the different historiographic perspectives of Marwick and White, and suggests that a new historiographic approach is needed to deal with questions raised by popular visual media, notably films and documentaries.

In the following review of The Content of the Form, Thomas finds shortcomings in White's rhetorical style and habit of positing significant questions that he has not fully resolved and cannot adequately answer.

In the following excerpt, Gunn discusses trends in contemporary historical theory and issues raised by White in The Content of the Form.

In the following review, Carrard provides an overview of the topics addressed by White in Figural Realism. Carrard expresses disapproval over White's decision to forego a unifying prefatory essay in the volume.

In the following review, Tambling finds shortcomings in The Content of the Form.

In the following excerpt, King offers a positive evaluation of Tropics of Discourse.

In the following review of Figural Realism, Megill finds flaws in White's rhetorical approach and the interpretative “multiplicity” of his historical perspective.

In the following review, LaCapra offers a positive assessment of The Content of the Form.

In the following review, Folks regards Figural Realism as “an eloquent effort” in defense of poststructuralism.

In the following excerpt, Raval offers a positive assessment of The Content of the Form.

In the following review, McCallum offers a positive assessment of The Content of the Form.

In the following review of The Content of the Form, Gross commends White's insightful ideas, but suggests that his “dense” and “formidable” prose may limit his audience.

In the following review, King offers a positive assessment of The Content of the Form.

In the following review of Tropics of Discourse, Champagne commends White's insights into history's roots in storytelling.