Simon Malpas investigates the theories and definitions of postmodernism and postmodernity, and explores their impact in such areas as identity, history, art, literature and culture. In attempting to map the different forms of the postmodern, and the contrasting experiences of postmodernity in the Western and developing worlds, he looks closely at:
* modernism and postmodernism * modernity and postmodernity * subjectivity * history * politics.
This useful guidebook will introduce students to a range of key thinkers who have sought to question the contemporary...
Simon Malpas investigates the theories and definitions of postmodernism and postmodernity, and explores their impact in such areas as identity, his...
Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postmodernism and deconstruction have transformed the study of the text and revolutionized our thinking about metaphor.
In this fascinating volume, David Punter:
establishes the classical background of the term from its philosophical roots to the religious and political tradition of metaphor in the East
relates metaphor to the public realms of culture and politics and the way in which these influence the literary
examines...
Metaphor is a central concept in literary studies, but it is also prevalent in everyday language and speech. Recent literary theories such as postm...
This volume provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the revised edition of this invaluable guidebook, Sara Mills:
examines the historical definitions and developments of discourse
analyzes Foucault's use of the term and its appropriation in the fields of linguistics, social psychology, and feminist, colonial and post-colonial theory
explores the changes that have taken place in the field of critical discourse analysis since original publication
discusses the...
This volume provides a broad analysis of the term 'discourse' and a thorough examination of the many theoretical assumptions surrounding it. In the...
Crime Fiction provides a lively introduction to what is both a wide-ranging and hugely popular literary genre. Using examples from a variety of novels, short stories, films and televisions series, John Scaggs:
presents a concise history of crime fiction - from biblical narratives to James Ellroy - broadening the genre to include revenge tragedy and the gothic novel
explores the key sub-genres of crime fiction, such as 'Rational Criminal Investigation', The Hard-Boiled Mode', 'The Police Procedural' and 'Historical Crime Fiction'
locates texts and...
Crime Fiction provides a lively introduction to what is both a wide-ranging and hugely popular literary genre. Using examples from a varie...
Science Fiction is a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to one of the most popular areas of modern culture. This second edition reflects how the field is rapidly changing in both its practice and its critical reception. With an entirely new conclusion and all other chapters fully reworked and updated, this volume includes:
a concise history of science fiction and the ways in which the genre has been used and defined
explanations of key concepts in Science Fiction criticism and theory through chapters such as Gender, Race, Technology and Metaphor
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Science Fiction is a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to one of the most popular areas of modern culture. This second edition re...
A topic that has become increasingly central to the study of art, performance and literature, the term mimesis has long been used to refer to the relationship between an image and its real original. However, recent theorists have extended the concept, highlighting new perspectives on key concerns, such as the nature of identity.
Matt Potolsky presents a clear introduction to this potentially daunting concept, examining:
the foundations of mimetic theory in ancient philosophy, from Plato to Aristotle
three key versions of mimesis: imitatio or rhetorical imitation, theatre and...
A topic that has become increasingly central to the study of art, performance and literature, the term mimesis has long been used to refer to the rela...
This student guidebook offers a clear introduction to an often complex and unwieldy area of literary studies. It traces epic from its ancient and classical roots through postmodern and contemporary examples.
This student guidebook offers a clear introduction to an often complex and unwieldy area of literary studies. It traces epic from its ancient and clas...
Temporalities presents a concise critical introduction to the treatment of time throughout literature. Time and its passage represent one of the oldest and most complex philosophical subjects in art of all forms, and Russell West-Pavlov explains and interrogates the most important theories of temporality across a range of disciplines.
Temporalities presents a concise critical introduction to the treatment of time throughout literature. Time and its passage represent one of the oldes...
The Grotesque provides an invaluable and accessible guide to the use (and abuse) of this complex literary term. Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund explore the influence of the grotesque on cultural forms throughout history, with particular focus on its representation in literature, visual art and film.
The book:
presents a history of the literary grotesque from Classical writing to present
examines theoretical debates around the term in their historical and cultural contexts
introduce readers to key writers and artists of the grotesque, from...
The Grotesque provides an invaluable and accessible guide to the use (and abuse) of this complex literary term. Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund...
This enduringly popular book has become a classic in the expanding and increasingly popular field of Gothic Studies. This long awaited new edition contains a new chapter on Contemporary Gothic, an expanded section on American Gothic and more discussion of the gothic in women s film and writing througout the book. It is also updated in relation to media and technology with further discussion of stage sensations and photography as well as engaging with all major texts and criticism since initial publication in 1995.
With the added benefit of series features such as a glossary and...
This enduringly popular book has become a classic in the expanding and increasingly popular field of Gothic Studies. This long awaited new edition ...
