Readings: Acts of Close Reading in Literary Theory

by Julian Wolfreys

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Through a series of short essays, Readings traces the consideration given to the act of close reading in literary criticism and theory over the last thirty years. Focusing on short passages from a number of critical works, including those by Barthes, Cixous, de Man, Derrida, Foucault, Kristeva, Lacan and J. Hillis Miller amongst others, the essays enact close readings of the trope of reading - its movements and performances in each of the passages...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0748613528

ISBN13:9780748613526

Release Date:May 2000

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.59 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Language Arts Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

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