World Literature is an increasingly influential subject in literary studies, which has led to the re-framing of contemporary ideas of national literatures, language and translation.
World Literature: A Reader brings together thirty essential readings which display the theoretical foundations of the subject, as well as showing its conceptual development over a two hundred year period.
The book features:
The early explorations of the meaning of Weltliteratur are introduced, while twenty-first century interpretations by leading scholars today show the latest critical developments in the field. The editors offer readers the ideal introduction to the theories and debates surrounding the impact of this crucial area on the modern literary landscape.
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World Literature is an increasingly influential subject in literary studies, which has led to the re-framing of contemporary ideas of national literatures, language and translation.
World Literature: A Reader brings together thirty essential readings which display the theoretical foundations of the subject, as well as showing its conceptual development over a two hundred year period.
The book features:
The early explorations of the meaning of Weltliteratur are introduced, while twenty-first century interpretations by leading scholars today show the latest critical developments in the field. The editors offer readers the ideal introduction to the theories and debates surrounding the impact of this crucial area on the modern literary landscape.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Literature Readers |
Release date | May 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2004 |
Editors | Theo D'haen, Cesar Dominguez, Mads Thomsen |
Dimensions | 246 x 174mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 378 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-60298-3 |
Barcode | 9780415602983 |
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LSN | 0-415-60298-X |