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Utterly Other Discourse: Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose (Dalkey Archive Scholarly): The Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose
Ellen G Friedman
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Description for Utterly Other Discourse: Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose (Dalkey Archive Scholarly): The Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose
Hardcover. Editor(s): Friedman, Ellen G.; Martin, Richard; Firedman, Ellen G. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
The British novelist and critic Christine Brooke-Rose (born 1923) is increasingly being regarded as one of the most significant writers of the contemporary period. In her dozen novels she has explored themes as diverse as biligualism (as a metaphor for alienation) and the influence of computer technology on the humanities.As these themes suggest, Brooke-Rose is sometimes perceived as a difficult writer, especially given the dazzling virtuosity of the linguistic wordplay that enlivens her later novels. "Utterly Other Discourse" (a phrase from her 1984 novel "Amalgamemnon") provides a valuable introduction to her work; in fifteen essays--some previously published, some written for ... Read more
The British novelist and critic Christine Brooke-Rose (born 1923) is increasingly being regarded as one of the most significant writers of the contemporary period. In her dozen novels she has explored themes as diverse as biligualism (as a metaphor for alienation) and the influence of computer technology on the humanities.As these themes suggest, Brooke-Rose is sometimes perceived as a difficult writer, especially given the dazzling virtuosity of the linguistic wordplay that enlivens her later novels. "Utterly Other Discourse" (a phrase from her 1984 novel "Amalgamemnon") provides a valuable introduction to her work; in fifteen essays--some previously published, some written for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Dalkey Archive Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Normal, IL, United States
ISBN
9781564780799
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9781564780799
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About Ellen G Friedman
Friedman is professor of English and director of women's studies. Richard Martin is founder and president of Alcera Consulting Inc. He brings his business and military leadership experience to bear for organizations and executives seeking to exploit change, maximize opportunity, and minimize risk. He has helped executives and organizations in both the private and public sectors to develop and implement ... Read more
Reviews for Utterly Other Discourse: Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose (Dalkey Archive Scholarly): The Texts of Christine Brooke-Rose
"Utterly Other Discourse (a phrase from her 1984 novel Amalgamemnon, 1-56478-050-3 $9. 95) provides a valuable introduction to her work. In fifteen essays (some previously published, some written for this book) scholars from America, England, and Europe examine her work from a variety of critical angles. Also included is the opening chapter from Brooke-Rose's forthcoming autobiographical novel, Remake, offering a ... Read more