A Theory of Literary Production

by Pierre Macherey, P. Macherey

Overview

Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Originally published in French in 1966, Pierre Macherey’s first and most famous work, A Theory of Literary Production dared to challenge perceived wisdom, and quickly established him as a pivotal figure in literary theory. The reissue of this work as a Routledge Classic brings some radical ideas to a new audience, and argues persuasively for a totally new way of reading. As such, it is an essential work for anyone interested in the development of literary theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415378499
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/2006
Series:	Routledge Classics Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.81(d)

Editorial Reviews

'What is at stake in this book is nothing less than a dramatically new way of approaching literature, one which in its unostentatious, low key way scandalously smashes a whole range of liberal humanist icons.' – Terry Eagleton

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