Marxism and Literature
by Raymond Williams
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In this book, the author analyzes previous contributions to a Marxist theory of literature from Marx himself to Lukacs, Althusser, and Goldmann, and develops his own approach by outlining a theory of 'cultural materialism' which integrates Marxist theories of language with Marxist theories of literature. This book extends the theme of Raymond Williams's earlier work in literary and cultural analysis. He analyses previous contributions to a Marxist theory of literature from Marx himself to show more Lukacs, Althusser, and Goldmann, and develops his own approach by outlining a theory of 'cultural materialism' which integrates Marxist theories of language with Marxist theories of literature. Williams moves from a review of the growth of the concepts of literature and idealogy to a redefinition of 'determinism' and 'hegemony'. His incisive discussion of the 'social material process' of cultural activity culminates in a re-examination of the problems of alignment and commitment and of the creative practice in individual authors and wider social groups. show lessTags
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Raymond Williams (1921-1988) was for many years Professor of Drama at the University of Cambridge. Among his many books are Culture and Society; Culture and Materialism; and several novels. Phil O'Brien is the author of The Working Class and Twenty-First-Century British Fiction.
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- Canonical title
- Marxism and Literature
- Original publication date
- 1977
- Original language
- English
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- Literature Studies and Criticism, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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- 335.43880195 — Society, government, & culture Economics Socialism and related systems Marxian systems Communism
- LCC
- HX531 .W47 — Social sciences Socialism. Communism. Anarchism Socialism. Communism. Anarchism Communism/socialism in relation to special
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