The Political Unconscious

Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act

Fredric Jameson, Fredric Jameson

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Routledge
13 June 2002

Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Humanities; Deconstructionism, Structuralism, Post-structuralism; Political science & theory

Series: Routledge Classics

'Every now and then a book appears which is literally ahead of its time ...

The Political Unconscious is such a book ...it sets new standards of what a classic work is.' -- Slavoj Zizek In this ground-breaking and influential study, Fredric Jameson explores the complex place and function of literature within culture. A landmark publication, The Political Unconscious takes its place as one of the most meaningful works of the twentieth century. First published: 1983.

By: Fredric Jameson, Fredric Jameson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780415287500
ISBN 10: 0415287502
Series: Routledge Classics
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 13 June 2002
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fredric Jameson (1934-). Professor of Comparative Literature at Duke University and one of the most provocative and influential cultural critics of our age.

Reviews for The Political Unconscious: Narrative as a Socially Symbolic Act

'Every now and then a book appears which is literally ahead of its time ...The Political Unconscious is such a book ... it sets new standards of what a classic work is.' - Slavoj Zizek