Possible Worlds in Literary Theory

(Part of the Literature, Culture, Theory Series)

by Ruth Ronen

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The concept of possible worlds, originally introduced in philosophical logic, has recently gained interdisciplinary influence; it proves to be a productive tool when borrowed by literary theory to explain the notion of fictional worlds. In this book Ruth Ronen develops a comparative reading of the use of possible worlds in philosophy and in literary theory, and offers an analysis of the way the concept contributes to our understanding of fictionality...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521456487

ISBN13:9780521456487

Release Date:May 1994

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:260 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory Fiction History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literary Theory Literature Writing

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