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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA good read for grad students of the novel and theory. Choice The profusion of examples and careful attention to detail will be appealing to the initiated and the novice alike, and will offer both a rich fund of sources and examples from which to draw... -- Yael Levin Modern Language Review A fascinating study of the degree to which theory permeates literary culture... By establishing a solid methodology... Ryan has masterfully illustrated the novel's value for advancing our understanding of history, psychology, philosophy, politics, and so much more. Modernism/modernity
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Knowing Theory Part 1: Theories of Textuality 1. The Death of the Author 2. Structure, Sign, and Play Part 2: Psychological Theories 3. The Mirror Stage 4. Women's Time Part 3: Theories of Society 5. Systems of Constraint 6. Simulacra and Simulation 7. Lines of Flight Conclusion: Talking Back to Theory Notes Index
