Roland Barthes is a central figure in the study of language, literature, culture and the media. This title prepares readers for their first encounter with his crucial writings on some of the most important theoretical debates. Tracing his engagement with other key thinkers, it offers a clear picture of Barthes' work in-context. schovat popis
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Professor Graham Allen is a distinguished voice in literary and cultural theory, with a particular expertise in Romantic literary studies. His work delves into profound themes and cultural contexts, employing a distinctive and insightful style. Beyond academia, Allen is also a publishing poet and a regular book reviewer, contributing his sharp critical eye to the literary landscape.
The Last Prime Minister
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"This successful introduction to intertextuality deftly introduces this crucial area and relates its significance to key theories and movements in the study of literature. The third edition is updated to includes a brand new chapter, looking at intermediality, and how the study of intertextuality has changed over the last ten years. Offering a clear guide to this crucial area, Graham Allen outlines the history and contemporary use of the term incorporates a wealth of illuminating examples from literature and culture examines the politics and aesthetics of the term relates intertextuality to global cultures and new media Looking at intertextuality in relation to literary and critical theory as well as contemporary culture and media, this book offers a fascinating and useful approach to all aspects of literary studies, especially those dealing with adaptation, media, or comparative studies"--