Towards a Christian Literary Theory

Most modern literary theory is explicitly anti-theological. This book states the case for a contemporary literary theory whose principles derive from Christian theology. Ferretter argues that it remains rationally and ethically legitimate to use theological language in literary theory despite the objections to such a theory posed by deconstruction, Marxism and psychoanalysis. He concludes with an assessment of how such a theory can be formulated and used in contemporary cultural analysis.

Sommario

Preface Introduction On Deconstruction On Marxism Hermeneutics Christian Literary Theory Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

Info autore

LUKE FERRETTER is a British Academy Postdoctoral fellow in English at the University of Cambridge, and a Junior Research Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge. He has published several articles on the relations between literary theory and theology, including essays on deconstruction, reception theory, Kristeva, and Augustine.

Riassunto

Most modern literary theory is explicitly anti-theological. Ferretter argues that it remains rationally and ethically legitimate to use theological language in literary theory despite the objections to such a theory posed by deconstruction, Marxism and psychoanalysis.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: L Ferretter, L. Ferretter, Luke Ferretter
• Editore: Palgrave UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.2003
• EAN: 9781349427888
• ISBN: 978-1-349-42788-8
• Pagine: 221
• Serie: Cross Currents in Religion and Culture; Cross-Currents in Religion and; Cross Currents in Religion and Culture
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; B, Kulturwissenschaften, Psychoanalysis, Cultural Studies, Cultural Theory, Marx, Theology, Literary theory, Marxism, Culture—Study and teaching, Literature—Philosophy, Palgrave Literature & Performing Arts Collection