Description

Book Synopsis

Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Originally published in French in 1966, Pierre Macherey's first and most famous work, A Theory of Literary Production dared to challenge perceived wisdom, and quickly established him as a pivotal figure in literary theory. The reissue of this work as a Routledge Classic brings some radical ideas to a new audience, and argues persuasively for a totally new way of reading. As such, it is an essential work for anyone interested in the development of literary theory.



Trade Review

'What is at stake in this book is nothing less than a dramatically new way of approaching literature, one which in its unostentatious, low key way scandalously smashes a whole range of liberal humanist icons.' – Terry Eagleton



Table of Contents
Preface, Translator’s Preface, Acknowledgement, Some Elementary Concepts, Some Critics, Some Works, Forty Years On, Index

A Theory of Literary Production Routledge

    Product form

    £19.70

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 29 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback by Pierre Macherey

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of A Theory of Literary Production Routledge by Pierre Macherey

      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415378499, 978-0415378499
      ISBN10: 0415378494
      Also in:
      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Originally published in French in 1966, Pierre Macherey's first and most famous work, A Theory of Literary Production dared to challenge perceived wisdom, and quickly established him as a pivotal figure in literary theory. The reissue of this work as a Routledge Classic brings some radical ideas to a new audience, and argues persuasively for a totally new way of reading. As such, it is an essential work for anyone interested in the development of literary theory.



      Trade Review

      'What is at stake in this book is nothing less than a dramatically new way of approaching literature, one which in its unostentatious, low key way scandalously smashes a whole range of liberal humanist icons.' – Terry Eagleton



      Table of Contents
      Preface, Translator’s Preface, Acknowledgement, Some Elementary Concepts, Some Critics, Some Works, Forty Years On, Index

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account