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Death of a Discipline (The Wellek Library Lectures),New
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For almost three decades, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been ignoring the standardized 'rules' of the academy and trespassing across disciplinary boundaries. Today she remains one of the foremost figures in the study of world literature and its cultural consequences. In this new book she declares the death of comparative literature as we know it and sounds an urgent call for a 'new comparative literature,' in which the discipline is given new lifeone that is not appropriated and determined by the market.In the era of globalization, when mammoth projects of world literature in translation are being undertaken in the United States, how can we protect the multiplicity of languages and literatures at the university? Spivak demonstrates how critics interested in social justice should pay close attention to literary form and offers new interpretations of classics such as Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own. Through close readings of texts not only in English, French, and German but also in Arabic and Bengali, Spivak practices what she preaches.Acclaim for Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and her work:'[Spivak] pioneered the study in literary theory of nonWestern women.'Edward W. Said'She has probably done more longterm political good, in pioneering feminist and postcolonial studies within global academia, than almost any of her theoretical colleagues.' Terry Eagleton'A celebrity in academia... create[s] a stir wherever she goes.' The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Death of a Discipline' about? A: 'Death of a Discipline' by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak discusses the decline of comparative literature and advocates for a new approach that embraces multiple languages and literary forms, emphasizing the importance of social justice in literary criticism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Death of a Discipline' is Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, a prominent scholar in literary theory, feminist studies, and post-colonial studies.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The main themes include the critique of comparative literature, globalization's impact on literary studies, and the necessity for a new comparative literature that values diverse languages and cultural contexts.
- Q: How many pages is this book? A: 'Death of a Discipline' has a total of 136 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Death of a Discipline' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Death of a Discipline' published? A: 'Death of a Discipline' was published on April 26, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Death of a Discipline' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to literature, cultural studies, and critical theory.
- Q: What kind of literary works does Spivak analyze in this book? A: Spivak analyzes literary classics, including Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' and Virginia Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own', using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on social justice? A: Yes, Spivak emphasizes the importance of social justice in literary criticism throughout the book.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: 'Death of a Discipline' is beneficial for scholars, students, and anyone interested in literary theory, comparative literature, and cultural studies.