The Cambridge introduction to Jacques Derrida:

"Few thinkers of the twentieth century have so profoundly and radically transformed our understanding of writing and literature as Jacques Derrida (1930-2004). This book provides an introduction to Derrida's writings on literature which presupposes no prior knowledge of his work. It explor...

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Main Author: Hill, Leslie 1949- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2010
Edition:1. paperback ed.
Series:Cambridge introductions to literature
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Summary:"Few thinkers of the twentieth century have so profoundly and radically transformed our understanding of writing and literature as Jacques Derrida (1930-2004). This book provides an introduction to Derrida's writings on literature which presupposes no prior knowledge of his work. It explores in detail Derrida's relationship to literary theory and criticism, and offers close readings of some of his best-known essays. This introduction will help those coming to Derrida's work for the first time, and suggests further directions to take in studying this influential thinker."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-137) and index
Physical Description:XII, 140 S.
ISBN:9780521864169
9780521682817