Marxism And Literature
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Raymond Williams
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has tanning and general wear, pages have yellowed
Marxism and Literature presents a foundational work in cultural theory, meticulously examining the intricate relationship between Marxist thought and literary analysis. Raymond Williams argues for a re-evaluation of traditional Marxist approaches to culture, illustrating how literature functions not merely as a reflection of economic base but as an active component within the social totality. This seminal text uncovers the historical development of Marxist literary criticism, offering a rigorous critique of its limitations and proposing a more dynamic understanding of cultural production. It chronicles the evolution of key concepts such as 'base and superstructure' and 'hegemony,' providing essential insights for students and scholars of literary theory, sociology, and cultural studies.
Author: Raymond Williams
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1977
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has tanning and general wear, pages have yellowed
Marxism and Literature presents a foundational work in cultural theory, meticulously examining the intricate relationship between Marxist thought and literary analysis. Raymond Williams argues for a re-evaluation of traditional Marxist approaches to culture, illustrating how literature functions not merely as a reflection of economic base but as an active component within the social totality. This seminal text uncovers the historical development of Marxist literary criticism, offering a rigorous critique of its limitations and proposing a more dynamic understanding of cultural production. It chronicles the evolution of key concepts such as 'base and superstructure' and 'hegemony,' providing essential insights for students and scholars of literary theory, sociology, and cultural studies.