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Exploring the evolution of literary studies, the book reveals the historical debates that shaped modern literature departments. Gerald Graff presents a compelling narrative that connects past controversies over teaching literature to contemporary cultural conflicts, highlighting how these discussions have persisted over time. With a blend of readability and humor, it offers insights into the foundational ideas that continue to influence the profession today.
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Professing Literature: An Institutional History, Gerald Graff
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- 2007
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- Title
- Professing Literature: An Institutional History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerald Graff
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9780226305592
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of literary studies, the book reveals the historical debates that shaped modern literature departments. Gerald Graff presents a compelling narrative that connects past controversies over teaching literature to contemporary cultural conflicts, highlighting how these discussions have persisted over time. With a blend of readability and humor, it offers insights into the foundational ideas that continue to influence the profession today.