The Political Unconscious :Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act - Routledge Classics
The Political Unconscious :Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act - Routledge Classics
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13 June, 2002
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Description
In this ground-breaking and influential study Fredric Jameson explores the complex place and function of literature within culture. At the time Jameson was actually writing the book, in the mid to late seventies, there was a major reaction against deconstruction and poststructuralism. As one of the most significant literary theorists, Jameson found himself in the unenviable position of wanting to defend his intellectual past yet keep an eye on the future. With this book he carried it off beautifully. A landmark publication, The Political Unconscious takes its place as one of the most meaningful works of the twentieth century.century.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780415287517 |
| ISBN10 | 0415287510 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 346 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
Media Reviews
'Every now and then a book appears which is literally ahead of its time ...The Political Unconscious is such a book ... it sets new standards of what a classic work is.' - Slavoj Zizek
Author's Bio
Fredric Jameson (1934-). Professor of Comparative Literature at Duke University and one of the most provocative and influential cultural critics of our age.