The Task of the Critic: Poetics, Philosophy, Religion

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The book explores the evolving role of the critic in contemporary intellectual discourse, highlighting the necessity for critics to integrate philosophical and poetic insights with close reading techniques. It delves into the works of language poets, Deleuze, Guattari, Benjamin, and Derrida, emphasizing their contributions to critical thought. A significant chapter discusses Derrida's impact on the understanding of religion, while the Afterword reflects on the Romantic tradition of fragmentation. The text argues for the increasing complexity and importance of the critic's role in today's world.