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THE ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO WORLD LITERATURE
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| By: |
Theo D'Haen (Editor), David Damrosch (Editor), Djelal Kadir (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£42.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415827957 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415827959 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
15 November, 2013 |
| Series: |
Routledge Literature Companions |
| Pages: |
544 |
| Description: |
In four key sections, this text explores the history of world literature, the disciplinary relationship of world literature to areas such as philology, translation, globalization, & diaspora studies, theoretical issues, including gender, politics & ethics, & offers a global perspective on the geographies of world literature. |
| Synopsis: |
In the age of globalization, the category of "World Literature" is increasingly important to academic teaching and research. The Routledge Companion to World Literature offers a comprehensive pathway into this burgeoning and popular field. Separated into four key sections, the volume covers: * the history of World Literature through significant writers and theorists from Goethe to Said, Casanova and Moretti * the disciplinary relationship of World Literature to areas such as philology, translation, globalization and diaspora studies * theoretical issues in World Literature including gender, politics and ethics * a global perspective on the politics of World Literature. The forty-eight outstanding contributors to this companion offer an ideal introduction to those approaching the field for the first time, or looking to further their knowledge of this extensive field. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |