Lyotard, Literature and the Trauma of the differend by D. Sawyer (English) Paper

Description: Lyotard, Literature and the Trauma of the differend by D. Sawyer This original study examines Jean-François Lyotards philosophical concept of the differend and details its unexplored implications for literature. it provides a new framework with which to understand the discourse itself, from its Homeric beginnings to postmodern works by authors such as Michael Ondaatje and Jonathan Safran Foer. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This original study examines Jean-François Lyotards philosophical concept of the differend and details its unexplored implications for literature. it provides a new framework with which to understand the discourse itself, from its Homeric beginnings to postmodern works by authors such as Michael Ondaatje and Jonathan Safran Foer. Author Biography Dylan Sawyer received his English Literature Doctorate from Aberystwyth University and his MA in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Warwick, UK. His research interests are Post-War Continental Philosophy and late 20th Century Fiction. Table of Contents List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. The Differend and Beyond 2. Housed Exile 3. Homer and Ondaatje 4. The Traumatic Sublime Bibliography Conclusion Review "Working with and yet also moving beyond Lyotards philosophy, this provocative, wide-ranging and innovative work of literary theory makes challenging and timely arguments about literature in relation to politics, ethics, suffering and finally - silence." - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKSawyers work is a necessary and lyrical account (and calling-to-account) of literature in the face of Lyotards differend. It is both deeply personal and critically alert, offering a nuanced and sustained negotiation with Lyotard and his philosophy in relation toliterature, its subjects, and what remains, after all, unsaid. Will Slocombe, University of Liverpool, UK Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description This original study examines Jean-Francois Lyotards philosophical concept of the differend and details its unexplored implications for literature. it provides a new framework with which to understand the discourse itself, from its Homeric beginnings to postmodern works by authors such as Michael Ondaatje and Jonathan Safran Foer." Review Quote "Working with and yet also moving beyond Lyotards philosophy, this provocative, wide-ranging and innovative work of literary theory makes challenging and timely arguments about literature in relation to politics, ethics, suffering and finally - silence." - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Sawyers work is a necessary and lyrical account (and calling-to-account) of literature in the face of Lyotards differend. It is both deeply personal and critically alert, offering a nuanced and sustained negotiation with Lyotard and his philosophy in relation to literature, its subjects, and what remains, after all, unsaid. Will Slocombe, University of Liverpool, UK Details ISBN1349480509 Author D. Sawyer Language English Year 2014 ISBN-10 1349480509 ISBN-13 9781349480500 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Short Title LYOTARD LITERATURE & THE TRAUM Media Book DEWEY 111.85 Publication Date 2014-01-01 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 259 UK Release Date 2014-01-01 AU Release Date 2014-01-01 NZ Release Date 2014-01-01 Illustrations IX, 259 p. Edition Description 1st ed. 2014 Alternative 9781137383341 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132335486;

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