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Literature, Theory, and Common Sense (New French Thought Series),Used
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An engaging introduction to contemporary debates in literary theoryIn the late twentieth century, the common sense approach to literature was deemed nave. Roland Barthes proclaimed the death of the author, and Hillis Miller declared that all interpretation is theoretical. In many a literature department, graduate students spent far more time on Derrida and Foucault than on Shakespeare and Milton. Despite this, common sense approaches to literatureincluding the belief that literature represents reality and authorial intentions matterhave resisted theory with tenacity. As a result, argues Antoine Compagnon, theorists have gone to extremes, boxed themselves into paradoxes, and distanced others from their ideas. Eloquently assessing the accomplishments and failings of literary theory, Compagnon ultimately defends the methods and goals of a theoretical commitment tempered by the wisdom of common sense.The book is organized not by school of thought but around seven central questions: literariness, the author, the world, the reader, style, history, and value. What makes a work literature? Does fiction imitate reality? Is the reader present in the text? What constitutes style? Is the context in which a work is written important to its apprehension? Are literary values universal?As he examines how theory has wrestled these themes, Compagnon establishes not a simple middleground but a state of productive tension between high theory and common sense. The result is a book that will be met with both controversy and sighs of relief.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Literature, Theory, and Common Sense'? A: The book explores contemporary debates in literary theory, emphasizing the tension between high theory and common sense approaches to literature.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Antoine Compagnon, a renowned scholar in literary theory.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include literariness, the role of the author, the relationship between fiction and reality, reader engagement, style, historical context, and literary values.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a hardcover edition of a literary criticism book, specifically categorized under Criticism & Theory.
- Q: How many pages does 'Literature, Theory, and Common Sense' have? A: The book consists of 232 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in literary theory? A: Yes, it serves as an engaging introduction to contemporary literary theory debates, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: When was 'Literature, Theory, and Common Sense' published? A: The book was published on July 26, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Literature, Theory, and Common Sense'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a New item, ensuring that it is in perfect condition.
- Q: What makes this book stand out in literary criticism? A: It offers a balanced perspective by assessing both the accomplishments and limitations of literary theory while defending common sense approaches.