Hutchinson, Ben
Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198807278
- author:
- Hutchinson, Ben
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 10.92 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Comparative Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Ben Hutchinson explores the concept of comparative literature and its significance in understanding the way nations and languages interact. This book delves into the history of comparative literature, tracing its development from colonial empire-building to postcolonial culture wars, and examines the implications of this approach on our understanding of literature. At its core, comparative literature is about recognizing that cultural boundaries are not fixed, but rather fluid and interconnected. By looking at literature comparatively, we can gain a deeper understanding of our own culture as well as others, and participate in the pursuit of understanding how nations and languages interact. In an age marked by migration and border crossing, comparative literature has become increasingly central to the future of the Humanities, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural connections in our reading and understanding of literature.
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