This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture. Andrew Bennett presents a clearly-structured discussion of the various theoretical debates surrounding authorship, exploring such concepts as authority, ownership, originality, and the 'death' of the author. Accessible, yet stimulating, this study offers the ideal introduction to a core notion in critical theory.
| ISBN: | 9780415281638 |
| Publication date: | 20th December 2004 |
| Author: | Andrew Bennett |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 160 pages |
| Series: | The New Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary theory |
This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture. Andrew Bennett presents a clearly-structured discussion of the various theoretical debates surrounding authorship, exploring such concepts as authority, ownership, originality, and the 'death' of the author. Accessible, yet stimulating, this study offers the ideal introduction to a core notion in critical theory.
The Author features in the following genres: Literary theory
The Author is available in Hardback, Paperback
The Author was written by Andrew Bennett and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Author has 160 pages
Yes it is part of The New Critical Idiom series
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