The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies)

Product ID: 1405112085 Condition: New

Payflex: Pay in 4 interest-free payments of R571.25. Read the FAQ

R 2,285

includes Duties & VAT

Delivery: 10-20 working days

Ships from USA warehouse.

Secure Transaction

VISA Mastercard payflex ozow

Product Description

The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies)

Essential readings in the philosophy of literature are brought together for the first time in this anthology.

Contains forty-five substantial and carefully chosen essays and extracts
Provides a balanced and coherent overview of developments in the field during the past thirty years, including influential work on fiction, interpretation, metaphor, literary value, and the definition and ontology of literature
Includes an additional historical section featuring generous selections of the writings of early pioneers such as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Hume
Serves as an ideal introduction to the philosophy of literature or the philosophy of art, as well as a handy compilation of contributions to the field by its leading figures