Reading for Form

Reflecting varieties of theory and practice in both verse and prose from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century, these essays by many of America's leading literary scholars call for a reinvigorated formalism that can enrich literary studies, open productive routes of commerce with cultural studies, and propel cultural theory out of its thematic ruts.

This book reprints Modern Language Quarterly's highly acclaimed special issue Reading for Form, along with new essays by Marjorie Perloff, D. Vance Smith, and Susan Stewart, and a revised introduction by Susan Wolfson. With historical case studies and insightful explorations, Reading for Form offers invaluable material for literary critics in all specializations.

Author: Susan J. Wolfson
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: 12/27/2006
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.12w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9780295986487

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 258

About the Author

Susan J. Wolfson is professor of English at Princeton University. Marshall Brown is professor of comparative literature at the University of Washington and editor of Modern Language Quarterly.