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The literary in theory

by Jonathan D. Culler

CriticismLiteratureTheoryHistory and criticismLiterature, history and criticism

Explores the place of the literary in theory. This account of the fortunes of the literary in theory, of the resistance to theory, and of key theoretical concepts - text, sign, interpretation, performative, and omniscience - provides insight into various theoretical debates.

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