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Modernism And Its Discontents: Philosophical Problems Of Twentieth-Century Literary Theory
Literary theory of the twentieth century in the Anglo-American tradition forms a coherent whole, dividing into discrete clusters. This theory is riddled with purely logical problems inherent in its enterprise, resulting from the fact that Modernist theory develops as an offshoot of Romanticism. Such fundamental flaws, or discontents, afflict all Modernist theory, from Russian Formalism through Structuralism and Deconstruction. The problems of Modernist theory cannot be solved; at most we can resolve to take theory in a new direction.
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Deep dive into Modernist literary theory’s core issues.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in the philosophical debates behind twentieth-century literary theory, especially within the Modernist framework, this book offers a compelling critique. It traces the roots of Modernist ideas and explores the inherent logical problems, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone curious about how theory shapes our understanding of literature.
