Jacques Derrida

ISBN-13: 9780415229302 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 208 str.

Nicholas Royle; Nick Royle

Opis

There are few figures more important in literary and cultural theory than Jacques Derrida. Although highly controversial, his writing has transformed contemporary thought and his work on deconstruction cannot be ignored. Ranging across such ideas as freedom, the supplement, difference and deconstruction, this volume constitutes a useful bridge to Derrida's enormously influential texts. With a special focus on Derrida's relevance for literary and cultural studies, Nicholas Royle explores not only Derrida's most striking innovations, but also his colossal impact and unique writing style. The volume's final section, further reading, offers useful advice on reading Derrida's texts and guidance on the vast range of criticism responses to his work.

Recenzje

'Royle has the admirable gift of rendering the most difficult material accessible to students ... he can make it exciting to them, inspiring them to read more.' - Critical and Cultural Theory

Spis treści

Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations 1. Why Derrida? 2. Key ideas 3. Deconstruction the earthquake 4. Be free 5. Supplement 6. Text 7. Difference 8. The most interesting thing in the world 9. Monsters 10. My Secret Life 11. Poetry Break 12. After Derrida Further Reading Works Cited Index

O autorze

Nicholas Royle is Professor of English and American Studies at the University of Sussex. He is Joint Editor of the Oxford Literary Review and author of several influential texts. His recent publications include Deconstructions: A User's Guide and The Uncanny: An Introduction.