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This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture.

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'This is a tough read, but it's exciting because it raises so many issues that are important to our understanding of what constitutes 'literary studies'... One thing is for sure. Anyone who has not considered these theoretical issues before will find some thought-provoking ideas here.' - www.mantex.co.uk



Table of Contents
Series Editor’s Preface, Introduction, Shakespeare in Love, What is an Author?, The Author, 1. The ‘Death’ of the Author, 2. Authority, Ownership, Originality, 3 The Romantic Author, 4. Formalism, Feminism, Historicism, 5. Collaboration, 6. The Question of Literature, Appendix: An Author Lexicon, Bibliography, Index

The Author The New Critical Idiom

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
      Published 12/15/2004 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780415281645
      978-0415281645
      ISBN-10 0415281644

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture.

      Trade Review

      'This is a tough read, but it's exciting because it raises so many issues that are important to our understanding of what constitutes 'literary studies'... One thing is for sure. Anyone who has not considered these theoretical issues before will find some thought-provoking ideas here.' - www.mantex.co.uk



      Table of Contents
      Series Editor’s Preface, Introduction, Shakespeare in Love, What is an Author?, The Author, 1. The ‘Death’ of the Author, 2. Authority, Ownership, Originality, 3 The Romantic Author, 4. Formalism, Feminism, Historicism, 5. Collaboration, 6. The Question of Literature, Appendix: An Author Lexicon, Bibliography, Index

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