Bassnett, Susan
Comparative Literature
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631167051
- author:
- Bassnett, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Literary theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Comparative Literature: A Critical Introduction by Susan Bassnett provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline for students new to the subject. This major introduction explores recent developments in critical theory and their impact on comparative literature, including gender-based criticism, reception studies, translation studies, deconstruction, and orientalism. The book examines the current state of comparative literature worldwide and asks questions about its future. It also considers the historical development of the discipline, from its origins in the 19th century to its present expansion beyond Eurocentric research. By reviewing these key areas, Bassnett offers a nuanced understanding of comparative literature's role in shaping our understanding of national cultures. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the principles and practices of comparative literature.
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