Jacques Derrida / Nicholas Royle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Royle, Nicholas, 1957-

Series:

Routledge critical thinkers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Derrida, Jacques.

Physical Description:

xxii, 185 pages ; 20 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.

Summary:

It is difficult to think of a figure in literary and cultural theory more important than Jacques Derrida. Although highly controversial, his writing has transformed contemporary thought and his work on deconstruction cannot be ignored. Ranging across such ideas as freedom, the supplement, differance and deconstruction, this volume constitutes an indispensable bridge to Derrida's enormously influential texts. With a special focus on Derrida's relevance for literary and cultural studies, Nicholas Royle explores not only Derrida's most striking innovations, but also his colossal impact and unique writing style. The volume's final section, Further Reading, offers invaluable additional advice on reading Derrida's texts and guidance on a wide range of critical responses to his work. Written in a clear and entertaining style, this volume is an outstanding introduction to perhaps the most compelling thinker of our time.

Contents:

Why Derrida?

Key ideas

Deconstruction the earthquake

Be free

Supplement

Text

Differance

The most interesting thing in the world

Monsters

Secret life

Poetry break

After Derrida.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [173]-177) and indexes.

ISBN:

0415229308

0415229316

OCLC:

50808998