
#188 - The Supreme Value of Literary Criticism: A Dialogue with Merve Emre
Converging Dialogues
Genre, Boundaries, and Intelligibility in Literary Criticism
The chapter explores the complexities of human behavior, the value of genre in literature, and the importance of understanding genre boundaries in literary criticism. It emphasizes the need to approach a work of literature within its intended genre and discusses the challenges of judging novels based on their fulfillment of historical or political functions. The speakers also delve into the process of interpretation in literary criticism, highlighting the importance of accurate description and considering multiple possible interpretations.
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