Publication

1998 - St. Martin's Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

60,000 words, Guess

Page Count

240 pages

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Classifications

  • DDC801/.95/092
  • LCCPN75.D46 W65 1998

Alternate Titles

  • Deconstruction

Description

In this introduction to the work of Jacques Derrida, Julian Wolfreys challenges the notion that what Derrida does can be turned into a theory for literary interpretation. He questions the belief in a critical methodology called deconstruction which can be applied to literary texts in a programmatic fashion. Wolfreys introduces the reader to the range of Derrida's interests and concerns, while tendering readings, informed by Derrida's thought of canonical and less well-known literary works. He works through considerations of what deconstruction might or might not be, while offering a critical appreciation of the reception of Derrida's work within the institution of literary criticism.

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  • Transitions

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