Literary Sociology a.k.a. The Institutional Turn a.k.a The Spreadsheet School of Literary Criticism
The American Vandal
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Intersecting Theories: Jameson and Literary Sociology
This chapter examines the relationship between institutional analysis and literary sociology through the lens of Frederick Jameson's criticism. It discusses the philosophical divergences between historical materialism and social constructivism, as well as the contributions of various theorists to media theory and literary criticism. Additionally, it reflects on the importance of Jameson's insights, the evolving dialogue within literary discourse, and the overlooked work of Mary Poovy.
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