Pierre Bourdieuauthors and literary workscultural sociologyliterary studiesliterary theory
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One of the foremost French intellectuals of the post-war era, Bourdieu has become a standard point of reference in the fields of anthropology, linguistics, art history, cultural studies, politics and sociology, but his long-standing interest in literature has often been overlooked. The first full-length study of Bourdieu’s work on literature in English, this book is a wide-ranging, rigorous and accessible introduction to the relationship between Pierre Bourdieu’s work and literary studies. It provides a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of his contributions to literary theory and his thinking about authors and literary works.
Key Findings
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Bourdieu’s sustained interest in literature has been comparatively overlooked despite his major influence across the social sciences and humanities.
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It offers a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of Bourdieu’s contributions to literary theory.
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The book is presented as the first full-length English-language study devoted to Bourdieu’s work on literature.
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The book provides a wide-ranging, rigorous, and accessible introduction to the connections between Bourdieu’s thought and literary scholarship.
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The study examines Bourdieu’s ideas about authors and literary works and their relationship to literary studies.
Research Object
Pierre Bourdieu’s work on literature, including authors and literary works
Research Subject
Bourdieu’s contributions to literary theory and his approach to authors and literary works
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2011-11-30
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