On Deconstruction: Theory and Criticism after Structuralism
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Rated 5 starsA Rare Artist Scholar on The Literary Arts
His writing is clear and contagious. I've never encountered a more entertaining author speaking about these obscure, intensely academic, and incontrovertibly esoteric theories for the close reading of literature.
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Rated 5 starsStill excellent
Responding to an earlier review: "Has anyone else noticed that Culler's recent book (2003) on deconstruction simply recycles what he says in this book from 1983? Culler hasn't learned a whit more about deconstruction in the past 20 years. Yes, he's better than Christopher Norris on deconstruction, but then again so is my auto mechanic (I'm not kidding). Read Culler if you want to know what Culler thought deconstruction was...
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Rated 5 starsWorth Reading a Second Time
Jonathan Culler's 'On Deconstruction' is a remarkably lucid analysis of the theory and practice of deconstruction. Not only does Culler introduce the whole concept of deconstruction step by step for beginners, but also analyzes the most complex aspects of Derrida and De Mann's work for the more knowledgeable reader. This in fact, is the beauty of the work. The reader's journey into the murky field of deconstruction...
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Rated 5 starsThe best introduction to post-structural theory ever.
On Deconstruction delivers lucid explanations of some of the most difficult ideas in post-structural theory. Culler manages to explain the ideas without diluting them, which is no mean feat. Culler reads like an excellent teacher who whets the appetite for further reading. Read this book before you read anything by Jacques Derrida. It may change your whole experience. This book is also helpful as an introduction to...
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Rated 5 starsA Good Concise Overview of Critical Trends
Even though the book was written very nearly 20 years ago, Culler's 'On Deconstruction' remains a good, solid grounding in post-structural theory. But it's no beginner's guide; Culler assumes the reader brings a fair amount of knowledge to the table regarding the topic -- a familiarity with general post/structuralist concepts, plus a good sense of Barthes, Derrida, de Man, and Kristeva.Culler's style is clear and straightforward...
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