A Theory of Literary Production
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.

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A Theory of Literary Production
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.

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A Theory of Literary Production

A Theory of Literary Production

by Pierre Macherey
A Theory of Literary Production

A Theory of Literary Production

by Pierre Macherey

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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
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 400
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Pierre Macherey

Table of Contents

Preface, Translator’s Preface, Acknowledgement, Some Elementary Concepts, Some Critics, Some Works, Forty Years On, Index
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