Derek attridges the work of literature english and. The author argues that there are three major influences which determine the verseforms used in any language. Derek attridge fba born 6 may 1945 is a south africanborn british academic in the field of english literature and a current professor of english at the university of york, a post he has held since 2003. Professor derek attridge will be introducing and chairing a discussion of a chapter from his forthcoming book, the work of literature, which follows up on the material of the singularity of literature 2004. Do the terms literature and the literary refer to actual entities found in cultures at certain times, or are they merely expressions characteristic of such cultures. He returns literature to the realm of ethics, and argues for the ethical importance of.
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Derek attridge, the singularity of literature edinburgh. The singularity of literature by attridge, derek, the journal. Moving words forms of english poetry also available in format docx and mobi. Examines the way in which poetry in english makes use of rhythm. Refers to wide range of literary and aesthetic theories. Apr 27, 2017 attridge argues that this resistance to definition and reduction is not a dead end, but a crucial starting point from which to explore anew the power and practices of western art. Writing between the singular and the specific 2001, one of peter hallwards main points of contention is singularity hallward unravels his intervention into postcolonial studies and his critique of deleuzian philosophy along the distinction between singularity and. Derek attridge first published in 1988,peculiar languageis now established as one of the most important discussions of the language of literature.
In seeking new purchase on the elusive literary, the author finds himself reflecting upon the history of western art as a practice and as an institution. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. The singularity of literature routledge classics and millions of other books are. The strength of this contribution to coetzee criticism is derek attridges emphasis on close reading, as his. Oct 01, 2015 in the singularity of literature 2004, derek attridge set out the three cornerstones of his literary theory.
The singularity of literature also available in format docx and mobi. For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or. In his analysis of the relations between deleuzian philosophy and postcolonial literature in absolutely postcolonial. In the name of balanced discussion, we should also be willing to consider the counterclaim that literature might even be unethical. Derek attridge author of the singularity of literature. Ebook human sciences languages literature derek attridge. Pdf in the singularity of literature 2004, derek attridge set out the three cornerstones of his literary theory. His interests centre on the language of literature. Attridge, derek, the singularity of literature london. Challenges some influential theories of literature. Download pdf the singularity of literature free online. Review of derek attridge, the singularity of literature. Derek attridge came to york from rutgers university in the usa in 1998 as leverhulme research professor, and in 2003 became professor of english. Pdf the singularity of literature download ebook for free.
At this event renowned literary theorist professor derek attridge joined professor penny fielding and alex thomson to discuss questions relating to the central themes in the book. Derek attridge work of literature world of digitals. Pdf the work of literature by derek attridge oxford university. To purchase this ebook for personal use, or in paperback or hardback format, please visit. The singularity of literature by derek attridge goodreads. Click download or read online button to get singularity and other possibilities book now.
The singularity of literature is not only a major contribution to the theory of literature, but also a celebration of the extraordinary pleasure of the literary, for reader, writer, student or critic. Project muse derek attridge on the ethical debates in. These ideas find theoretical elaboration in attridge s the singularity of literature, published in 2004 and presented as the companion volume to j. The singularity of literature by derek attridge nook book. The book includes an extensive crossexamination, in which attridge poses and responds to a number of questions about the way we. Beginning with an extended crossexamination in the form of an interview addressing a range of topics relating to the work of literature understood both as the activity of. The singularity of literature derek attridge winner of the esse european society for the study of english book award for literature 2006 literature and the literary have proved singularly resistant to definition.
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Addresses major questions about the importance and value of literature. Reading and responding 6 the singularity of literature taylor. Can close reading be, essentially, an unethical enterprise. Attridge makes it clear soon enough that work in this book can be. In the singularity of literature 2004, derek attridge set out the three cornerstones of his literary theory. What makes a text literary and how do we explain its extraordinary.
The work of literature hardcover derek attridge oxford. However, as derek attridge argues in this outstanding and acclaimed book, none of these capacities is distinctive of literature. Some go further and argue that emile zola and harriet beecher stowe played a part in ameliorating the lives of those existing in harsh circumstances. Singularity and other possibilities download ebook pdf. Apr 08, 2004 the book is not very original and does not explain what is it about literature that is so singular. The singularity of literature by attridge, derek ebook. The singularity of literature download pdfepub ebook. Derek attridge english and related literature, the. Derek attridge argues that such resistance represents not a dead end, but a crucial starting point from which to explore anew the power and practices of western art. I examine a few phrases from the lecture, focusing on questions of the.
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Derek attridge provides a rich new vocabulary for literature, rethinking such terms as invention, singularity, otherness, alterity, performance and form. He returns literature to the realm of ethics, and argues for the ethical importance of literature, demonstrating how a new understanding of the literary might be put to work in a. Sep 01, 2007 read the singularity of literature by attridge, derek, the journal of aesthetics and art criticism on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. The singularity of literature by derek attridge pdf free.
Download moving words forms of english poetry ebook for free in pdf and epub format. Attridge argues that this resistance to definition and reduction is not a dead end, but a crucial starting point from which to explore anew the power and practices of western art. Winner of the esse european society for the study of. Attridge undertakes research in south african literature, james joyce, deconstruction and literary theory and the performance of poetry. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The singularity of literature derek attridge london and new york routledge 2004 cloth.
The singularity of literature 1st edition derek attridge. Isbn 9780198733195 restating all of the central claims from his awardwinning book the singularity of literature,1 in his new publication, the work of literature, derek attridge once. The singularity of literature by derek attridge in djvu, epub, fb2 download ebook. On 17 may 2017 we celebrated the publication of the singularity of literature at blackwells bookshop in edinburgh.
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This exchange took place via email, augustseptember 2008. Also, in response to derek attridge s work since the singularity of literature 2004, can the objective close readings that critics engage in be too powerful for holocaust poetry. The singularity of literature the singularity of literature. Apr 08, 2004 buy the singularity of literature 1 by attridge, derek isbn. Derek attridge draws on jacques derridas lecture the university without condition in order to argue that the british university today fails to encourage unconditional enquiry. The singularity of literature by derek attridge ebook. These are some of the questions addressed in this book, which develops the arguments put forward in derek attridges influential study the singularity of.
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