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Auto/Biographical Discourses: Criticism, Theory, Practice
Laura Marcus
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Description for Auto/Biographical Discourses: Criticism, Theory, Practice
Paperback. This work explores the significance of the genre of autobiography. Drawing on a range of writings, both literary and theoretical the text shows how biography and autobiography have been crucial in debates over subject and object, public and private - debates now figured in feminist theory. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSA; DSB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
In the forefront of the large and growing interest in life-writings. A comprehensive account of the criticism and theory of autobiography. The book makes complex debates accessible to a wide readership. -- .
In the forefront of the large and growing interest in life-writings. A comprehensive account of the criticism and theory of autobiography. The book makes complex debates accessible to a wide readership. -- .
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719055300
SKU
V9780719055300
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About Laura Marcus
Laura Marcus is Lecturer in English and Humanities at Birkbeck College, University of London -- .
Reviews for Auto/Biographical Discourses: Criticism, Theory, Practice
[T]his is a scholarly and challenging work. Its depth of research, elegant argument and impressive grasp of detail will ensure it becomes a classic of autobiographical criticism.
Times Higher Educational Supplement Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year.
Studies in English Literature ... Read more
Times Higher Educational Supplement Scholarly, and beautifully written, this is one of the most important books of the year.
Studies in English Literature ... Read more