Reconstructing Contexts: The Aims and Principles of Archaeo-Historicism

by Robert D. Hume

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This book attempts to justify and theorize old historicism, defining archaeo-historicism as a method by which scholars can reconstruct past context in order to apply it to the interpretation of works and events of that time. In this intriguing and rigorous analysis, Robert Hume identifies legitimate objects for reconstruction by which such interpretation may be pursued. The book offers a profusion of examples of good and bad historicist reconstruction...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0198186320

ISBN13:9780198186328

Release Date:May 1999

Publisher:Clarendon Press

Length:252 Pages

Weight:1.03 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory English Literature Europe Historical Study & Educational Resources Historiography History History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literary Theory

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