• Wilson explores the theory and shows how it is applied in practice through readings of key texts
• Addresses current controversial topics of Cultural Materialism/New Historicism
• The author, who describes himself as a Cultural Materialist, takes a controversial position in these debates.

Taal / Language : English

Inhoudsopgave:
Preface.

Part One: Cultural Materialism:.

1. Introduction.

2. Culture and Materialism.

3. Stephen Greenblatt and New Historicism.

Part Two: Value:.

4. Shakespeare.

5. Usure in The Merchant of Venice.

Part Three: History:.

6. The Four Fundamental Discourses of History.

7. Enjoying the Nature of Britain in King Lear.

8. General Economy and The Changeling.

Part Four: Community:.

9. The Utopian Orgy.

10. Queer Gifts.

11. Oscar Wilde and the Love of the Impossible.

12. Conclusion.

Bibliography.

Index.

Extra informatie:  Paperback / softback 296 pagina's Januari 1995 456 gram 231 x 157 x 19 mm Wiley-Blackwell

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