One of the most famous literary critics of the twentieth century,
Edward Said's work has been hugely influential far beyond academia.
As a prominent advocate for the Palestinian cause and a noted music
critic, Said redefined the role of the public intellectual. In his
books, as scholarly as they are readable, he challenged
conventional critical demarcations between disciplines. His major
opus, Orientalism, is a key text in postcolonial studies that
continues to influence as well as challenge scholars in the field.
Conor McCarthy introduces the reader to Said's major works and
examines how his work and life were intertwined. He explains
recurring themes in Said's writings on literature and empire, on
intellectuals and literary theory, on music and on the
Israel/Palestine conflict. This concise, informative and clearly
written introduction for students beginning to study Said is
ideally set up to explain the complexities of his work to new
audiences.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Introductions to Literature |
Release date: |
July 2010 |
First published: |
2010 |
Authors: |
Conor McCarthy
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
170 |
Edition: |
New title |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-86453-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Literature: history & criticism >
Literary theory
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LSN: |
0-521-86453-4 |
Barcode: |
9780521864534 |
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