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Opacity And The Closet: Queer Tactics In Foucault, Barthes, And Warhol
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Opacity And The Closet Interrogates The Viability Of The Metaphor Of The Closet When Applied To Three Important Queer Figures In Postwar American And French Culture: The Philosopher Michel Foucault, The Literary Critic Roland Barthes, And The Pop Artist Andy Warhol. Nicholas De Villiers Proposes A New Approach To These Cultural Icons That Accounts For The Queerness Of Their Works And Public Personas.Rather Than Reading Their Selfpresentations As Closeted, De Villiers Suggests That They Invent And Deploy Productive Strategies Of Opacity That Resist The Closet And The Confessional Discourse Associated With It. Deconstructing Binaries Linked With The Closet That Have Continued To Influence Both Gay And Straight Receptions Of These Intellectual And Pop Celebrities, De Villiers Illuminates The Philosophical Implications Of This Displacement For Queer Theory And Introduces New Ways To Think About The Space They Make For Queerness.Using The Works Of Foucault, Barthes, And Warhol To Engage Each Other While Exploring Their Shared Historical Context, De Villiers Also Shows Their Queer Appropriations Of The Interview, The Autobiography, The Diary, And The Documentaryforms Typically Linked To Truth Telling And Authenticity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Opacity and the Closet'? A: The main theme of 'Opacity and the Closet' is the exploration of the metaphor of the closet as it pertains to queer figures such as Michel Foucault, Roland Barthes, and Andy Warhol, examining how their works and public personas challenge conventional notions of closeted identities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Opacity and the Closet'? A: The author of 'Opacity and the Closet' is Nicholas de Villiers.
- Q: When was 'Opacity and the Closet' published? A: 'Opacity and the Closet' was published on April 16, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Opacity and the Closet' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Opacity and the Closet' have? A: 'Opacity and the Closet' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Opacity and the Closet' includes illustrations or images.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts discussed in 'Opacity and the Closet' include the deconstruction of binaries related to the closet, strategies of opacity, and the philosophical implications for queer theory.
- Q: Is 'Opacity and the Closet' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Opacity and the Closet' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to queer theory, cultural studies, and philosophy.
- Q: What makes this book different from other queer theory texts? A: 'Opacity and the Closet' offers a unique perspective by focusing on the concept of opacity and its resistance to confessional discourse, which sets it apart from traditional queer theory texts.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries or bookstores? A: Yes, 'Opacity and the Closet' should be available in libraries and bookstores, particularly those that specialize in queer studies and cultural theory.