The Cambridge Introduction to Mikhail Bakhtin
Published on 27. October 2021
978-1-009-06434-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this introduction to Mikhail Bakhtin, Ken Hirschkop presents a compact, readable, detailed, and sophisticated exposition of all of Bakhtin's important works. Using the most up-to-date sources and the new, scholarly editions of Bakhtin's texts, Hirschkop explains Bakhtin's influential ideas, demonstrates their relevance and usefulness for literary and cultural analysis, and sets them in their historical context. In clear and concise language, Hirschkop shows how Bakhtin's ideas have changed the way we understand language and literary texts. Authoritative and accessible, this Cambridge Introduction is the most comprehensive and reliable account of Bakhtin and his work yet available.
Reviews / Votes
'Hirschkop's volume follows the spirit of its subject: providing its readers with an overview of Bakhtin's life, context, and thought, it feeds our desire to turn to Bakhtin himself and propels it into the future.' Alexander Spektor, Slavic ReviewMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Worked examples or Exercises
File size
2,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-009-06434-7 (9781009064347)
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Ken Hirschkop
The Cambridge Introduction to Mikhail Bakhtin
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11/2021
Cambridge University Press
€65.00
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. Life; 3. Context; 4. Works; 5. Reception; 6. A Brief Conclusion; Further Reading; Index.
