The Limits of Literary Historicism: Volume 45

The Limits of Literary Historicism is a collection of essays arguing that historicism, which has come to dominate the professional study of literature in recent decades, has become ossified. By drawing attention to the limits of historicism--its blind spots, overreach, and reluctance to acknowledge its commitments--this provocative new book seeks a clearer understanding of what historicism can and cannot teach us about literary narrative.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572338202
• ISBN13: 9781572338203
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Univ Tennessee Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"