Literary Power and the Criteria of Truth |
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| Author:
| Quinney, Laura |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8130-1345-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1995 |
| Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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An examination of the association of literary power with the prestige of tragedy. The author argues that the works of literature most likely viewed as deep, real or true are those that seem bent on impressing the reader with a dark and harsh view of existence.
An examination of the association of literary power with the prestige of tragedy. The author argues that the works of literature most likely viewed as deep, real or true are those that seem bent on impressing the reader with a dark and harsh view of existence.