Literature, In Theory

by Julian Wolfreys

Book Overview

Jacques Derrida has argued about the difference between literature and theory that despite its institutional status, part of its 'institution' is the right of literature to say anything. Literature cannot be defined as such, and as soon as one seeks to produce a reading of the literary, complications arise.

Yet despite its institutional significance, 'theory' remains something many wish would go away; and which, for others, is still...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441123245
• ISBN13: 9781441123244
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"