"An important transitional book, usefully summarizing the past and thoughtfully mapping out the future of a significant critic's theoretical project."--Modern Philology."There is a much greater emphasis on the reader's function as performer' of the text in Prospecting than in Iser's other books. The two brilliant chapters on Beckett's fiction and drama are crucial here... Literature becomes play' and game, ' and the reader becomes a performer of himself. This idea of performance becomes central to Iser's new theory. Art ...
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"An important transitional book, usefully summarizing the past and thoughtfully mapping out the future of a significant critic's theoretical project."--Modern Philology."There is a much greater emphasis on the reader's function as performer' of the text in Prospecting than in Iser's other books. The two brilliant chapters on Beckett's fiction and drama are crucial here... Literature becomes play' and game, ' and the reader becomes a performer of himself. This idea of performance becomes central to Iser's new theory. Art does not present life; it performs it."--Yearbook of English Studies.
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Signed presentation from the author: " To Frank in friendship. Wolfgang." Fine in near fine dust jacket. ISBN: 0801837928.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 0801837928.
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