Paratexts
Paratexts

Author: Gerard Genette

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1997-03-13

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780521424066

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Paratexts are those liminal devices and conventions, both within and outside the book, that form part of the complex mediation between book, author, publisher and reader: titles, forewords, epigraphs and publishers' jacket copy are part of a book's private and public history. In this first English translation of Paratexts, Gérard Genette shows how the special pragmatic status of paratextual declaration requires a carefully calibrated analysis of their illocutionary force. With clarity, precision and an extraordinary range of reference, Paratexts constitutes an encyclopedic survey of the customs and institutions as revealed in the borderlands of the text. Genette presents a global view of these liminal mediations and the logic of their relation to the reading public by studying each element as a literary function. Richard Macksey's foreword describes how the poetics of paratexts interact with more general questions of literature as a cultural institution, and situates Gennet's work in contemporary literary theory.

L'Académie de Lausanne entre Humanisme et Réforme (ca. 1537-1560)
L'Académie de Lausanne entre Humanisme et Réforme (ca. 1537-1560)

Author: Karine Crousaz

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2011-10-14

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 9004210733

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Based on a vast body of archival sources, this book examines the development and the operations of the Lausanne Academy, the first Protestant Academy of Higher Education created in a French-speaking territory, and an essential milestone in the history of European education.

Theory of Literature
Theory of Literature

Author: Rene Wellek

Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628972832

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Theory of Literature was born from the collaboration of Ren Wellek, a Vienna-born student of Prague School linguistics, and Austin Warren, an independently minded "old New Critic." Unlike many other textbooks of its era, however, this classic kowtows to no dogma and toes no party line. Wellek and Warren looked at literature as both a social product--influenced by politics, economics, etc.--as well as a self-contained system of formal structures. Incorporating examples from Aristotle to Coleridge, written in clear, uncondescending prose, Theory of Literature is a work which, especially in its suspicion of simplistic explanations and its distrust of received wisdom, remains extremely relevant to the study of literature today.

Charles Baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire

Author: Arthur Symons

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-08-20

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

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Discover the profound exploration of Charles Baudelaire's life and work in Arthur Symons's compelling biography, "Charles Baudelaire." This insightful volume delves into the complexities of Baudelaire's contributions to literature and his place in the realm of decadent art, offering a fresh perspective on the poet's enduring legacy. In "Charles Baudelaire," Symons examines the intricate relationship between Baudelaire's art and its often misunderstood, controversial themes. Through detailed analysis and reflection, Symons reveals how Baudelaire's work, alongside that of his contemporaries like Beardsley and Rops, stands as a testament to the eternal quest for beauty amidst the shadows of rebellion and moral ambiguity. What drives artists to explore the darker corners of beauty? Symons's exploration poses this question, highlighting how Baudelaire’s artistic sacrifices were not merely acts of defiance but rather profound contributions to the pursuit of eternal beauty. How do these themes reflect on the nature of artistic intent and the complexities of creative expression? Engage with the rich narrative and critical insights of this biography to better understand Baudelaire's revolutionary impact on literature and art. Symons provides a nuanced examination of how Baudelaire's poetry and artistic vision challenged conventional norms and carved a unique path in the literary world. Ready to delve into the enigmatic world of Baudelaire? Embrace the depth and beauty of his life and work with "Charles Baudelaire" by Arthur Symons. Discover the artist’s legacy through the eyes of a masterful biographer. Uncover the layers of Baudelaire’s artistry and influence. Purchase "Charles Baudelaire" today and immerse yourself in a scholarly exploration of one of literature's most intriguing figures.