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This introductory volume provides an overview of the history of Literature as a cultural concept, and reflects on the contemporary nature, place and function of what the literary might mean for us today. Literature: _ offers a concise history of the canonic concept of 'literature' from its earliest origins _ illustrates the kinds of theoretical issues which are currently invoked by the term 'literary' _ provides a definition of the 'literary' for the twenty-first century With Literature Peter Widdowson provides a thought-provoking essay on the contemporary relevance of the 'literary' for students.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
This introductory volume provides an overview of the history of Literature as a cultural concept, and reflects on the contemporary nature, place and function of what the literary might mean for us today. Literature:
_ offers a concise history of the canonic concept of 'literature' from its earliest origins
_ illustrates the kinds of theoretical issues which are currently invoked by the term 'literary'
_ provides a definition of the 'literary' for the twenty-first century
With Literature Peter Widdowson provides a thought-provoking essay on the contemporary relevance of the 'literary' for students.
Autorenporträt
Peter Widdowson is Professor of Literature at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education. He edited Re-Reading English, and is the author of books on Thomas Hardy, E.M. Forster and contemporary literary theory.