Modernism/postmodernismPeter Brooker The concepts of 'Modernism' and 'Postmodernism' constitute the single most dominant issue of twentieth-century literature and culture and are the cause of much debate. In this influential volume, Peter Brooker presents some of the key viewpoints from a variety of major critics and sets these additionally alongside challenging arguments from Third World, Black and Feminist perspectives. His excellent Introduction and detailed headnotes for each section and essay provide an indispensable guide to interpreting the many different opinions, and prove to be valuable contributions in their own right. |
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... concept of ' Realism ' . It is an old concept which has been much used by many men and for many purposes , and before it can be applied we must spring - clean it too . This is necessary because when the people takes over its inheritance ...
... concept of ' Realism ' . It is an old concept which has been much used by many men and for many purposes , and before it can be applied we must spring - clean it too . This is necessary because when the people takes over its inheritance ...
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Peter Brooker. concept of historical avant - garde movements did not exist . This complex question cannot be examined ... concept that entails a change of function and sticks to what is concretely achievable . These few comments may have ...
Peter Brooker. concept of historical avant - garde movements did not exist . This complex question cannot be examined ... concept that entails a change of function and sticks to what is concretely achievable . These few comments may have ...
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... concept of art can hardly develop for it bears the unique stamp of Greek art.'18 Yet Hegel was perfectly aware that this concept of art was inappropriate to the works of his time : ' If in considering them [ works of art ] we keep ...
... concept of art can hardly develop for it bears the unique stamp of Greek art.'18 Yet Hegel was perfectly aware that this concept of art was inappropriate to the works of his time : ' If in considering them [ works of art ] we keep ...
Contents
Reconstructions | 1 |
Modernist Positions | 37 |
WALTER BENJAMIN from The Work of Art in the Age | 45 |
Copyright | |
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