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The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology
John, Eileen ; Mciver Lopes, Dominic (Author)
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Wiley-Blackwell
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The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology - John, Eileen ; McIver Lopes, Dominic
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Synopsis "The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology"
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
