This series delves into the foundational figures and concepts that have shaped literary theory. Each volume meticulously examines the legacy of influential thinkers, dissecting their impact on critical approaches and textual interpretation. It explores what is essential to each theorist's contribution, how their work redefined the landscape of literary studies, and the lasting influence on our understanding of texts. Designed for academic use, these collaborative works offer an international perspective on the evolution of literary thought.
After the Human documents the emergence of posthumanist ideas in the fractures within traditional disciplines, examines the new objects of analysis that thus came into prominence, and theorizes new interdisciplinary methods of study that followed.
Contributes to Foucauldian scholarship by contextualizing Foucault's key concepts and identifying current and emerging applications of his work.
After the Human documents the emergence of posthumanist ideas in the fractures within traditional disciplines, examines the new objects of analysis that thus came into prominence, and theorizes new interdisciplinary methods of study that followed.
This collection of essays introduces the ideas of philosopher Jacques Derrida who exerts a huge influence on literary criticism.
This book captures the essence of Said's intellectual and political contribution, as well as his extensive impact. It aims to reorient imperial studies back to capital, class, and politics. It will be a key resource for students, graduates and instructors studying postcolonial literary theory and the works of Edward Said.
This book draws on the distinct phases of Jacques Lacan's career to show the exfoliation of his way of thinking in and beyond his lifetime. It examines the past, present, and futures of psychoanalysis. This book is for students, graduates ad instructors of literary theory, psychoanalysis, and the works of Lacan.