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Marxism and Literature
Raymond Williams
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Description for Marxism and Literature
Paperback. This classic study examines the place of literature within Marxist cultural theory, and offers an assessment of the contributions of previous thinkers to Marxist literary theory. Series: Marxist Introductions. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JPFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 201 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 246.
This book extends the theme of Raymond Williams's earlier work in literary and cultural analysis. He analyses previous contributions to a Marxist theory of literature from Marx himself to Lukacs, Althusser, and Goldmann, and develops his own approach by outlining a theory of `cultural materialism' which integrates Marxist theories of language with Marxist theories of literature. Williams moves from a review of the growth of the concepts of literature and idealogy to a redefinition of `determinism' and `hegemony'. His incisive discussion of the 'social material process' of cultural activity culminates in a re-examination of the problems of alignment ... Read more
This book extends the theme of Raymond Williams's earlier work in literary and cultural analysis. He analyses previous contributions to a Marxist theory of literature from Marx himself to Lukacs, Althusser, and Goldmann, and develops his own approach by outlining a theory of `cultural materialism' which integrates Marxist theories of language with Marxist theories of literature. Williams moves from a review of the growth of the concepts of literature and idealogy to a redefinition of `determinism' and `hegemony'. His incisive discussion of the 'social material process' of cultural activity culminates in a re-examination of the problems of alignment ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
Oxford Paperbacks
Condition
New
Series
Marxist Introductions
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198760610
SKU
V9780198760610
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About Raymond Williams
Raymond Williams was formerly Professor of Drama and Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. His publications include Culture and Society, Communications, The Country and The City, and Keywords.
Reviews for Marxism and Literature
`Williams has brought his authority and experience, established by his immense critical achievement, into the Marxist tradition.' Anthony Barnett, New Society The exploration and integrations which this book makes will bring a major pressure to bear on academic literary criticism and its institutions.
John Sutherland, New Statesman
John Sutherland, New Statesman