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Concepts of Realism

Concepts of Realism - Literary Criticism in Perspective

1st Edition

Hardback (06 Feb 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Examination of the critical discourse on the literary movement of 'realism.' Concepts of Realismsurveys the central episodes in the development of the discourse surrounding 'realism' from its inception, with substantial reference to developments in the United States. It concentrates on modernismand the avant-garde as hostile to the realist movement, but more positive critics of the concept, such as Erich Auerbach and Joseph Stern, also receive ample treatment.

About the Publisher

Camden House

Boydell & Brewer Ltd was formed in 1978. It merged two companies, Boydell Press and D.S. Brewer, whose founders, Richard Barber and Derek Brewer, were themselves scholars - Brewer a Chaucer specialist and subsequently Professor of English and Master of Emmanuel College, Barber a medieval historian and Arthurian. Richard Barber is still a highly active scholar and continues to publish eminently in his own right and offers a vast amount of knowledge and experience to Boydell & Brewer.

Book information

ISBN: 9781571130532
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint: Camden House
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 809.912
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 246
Weight: 521g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm