Abstract
The essay is a critique of the tendency in Western, particularly American, academic criticism that has become increasingly detached from the reading of literature. It argues for a return to literature and "literariness," and for a more solid foundation of literary studies in the future.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | India and the World: Postcolonialism, Translation and Indian Literature |
| Editors | Ruth Vanita |
| Place of Publication | New Delhi India |
| Publisher | Pencraft International |
| Pages | 7-16 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789382178026 |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Sept 2014 |
Research Keywords
- reading of literature
- aesthetic pleasure
- critical theories
- East-West comparative literature
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