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The Dialogic Imagination: Four Essays (University of Texas Press Slavic Series),New
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These essays reveal Mikhail Bakhtin (18951975)known in the West largely through his studies of Rabelais and Dostoevskyas a philosopher of language, a cultural historian, and a major theoretician of the novel. The Dialogic Imagination presents, in superb English translation, four selections from Voprosy literatury i estetiki (Problems of literature and esthetics), published in Moscow in 1975. The volume also contains a lengthy introduction to Bakhtin and his thought and a glossary of terminology.Bakhtin uses the category 'novel' in a highly idiosyncratic way, claiming for it vastly larger territory than has been traditionally accepted. For him, the novel is not so much a genre as it is a force, 'novelness,' which he discusses in 'From the Prehistory of Novelistic Discourse.' Two essays, 'Epic and Novel' and 'Forms of Time and of the Chronotope in the Novel,' deal with literary history in Bakhtin's own unorthodox way. In the final essay, he discusses literature and language in general, which he sees as stratified, constantly changing systems of subgenres, dialects, and fragmented 'languages' in battle with one another.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Dialogic Imagination'? A: 'The Dialogic Imagination' focuses on Mikhail Bakhtin's philosophical insights into language, literature, and the novel. It presents four essays that explore Bakhtin's ideas about the 'novel' as a significant cultural force rather than merely a literary genre.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Dialogic Imagination'? A: The author of 'The Dialogic Imagination' is Mikhail Bakhtin, a prominent philosopher and literary theorist known for his work on language and the novel.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Dialogic Imagination' was published on January 1, 1982, and features translations of Bakhtin's original essays from 1975.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Dialogic Imagination' have? A: 'The Dialogic Imagination' contains 480 pages, providing an extensive exploration of Bakhtin's theories.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Dialogic Imagination' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer a flexible format.
- Q: Is 'The Dialogic Imagination' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Dialogic Imagination' is highly regarded in literary criticism and theory, making it suitable for academic study and research in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.
- Q: Does 'The Dialogic Imagination' include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book includes a lengthy introduction to Bakhtin's thought and a glossary of terminology, which can help readers understand his concepts more deeply.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the essays? A: The essays discuss themes such as the nature of the novel, literary history, the concept of 'novelness', and the dynamics of language and literature as evolving systems.
- Q: Is this book recommended for beginners in literary theory? A: 'The Dialogic Imagination' is insightful but may be better suited for readers with some background in literary theory or philosophy, as Bakhtin's concepts can be complex.
- Q: Can 'The Dialogic Imagination' be found in libraries? A: Yes, many academic and public libraries carry 'The Dialogic Imagination', making it accessible for those interested in exploring Bakhtin's work.