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The end of theory?: Neo-Pragmatism [Introduction to theory of Literature]
Autor
Fry, Paul H.
Resumen
Presents part of course, Introduction to theory of Literature, when Professor Fry takes on Knapp and Michaels's influential article, "Against Theory." The historical context of the piece is given and key aspects of the theorists' critical orientations, specifically their neo-pragmatism, are defined. A lengthy discussion of the relationships between, on the one hand, intention and meaning and, on the other hand, language and speech follows with reference to Saussure, deconstruction, and Russian formalism Educação Superior::Linguística, Letras e Artes::Letras