Literary Revisionism and the Burden of Modernity

Literary Revisionism explores the historical and theoretical origins of the revisionist stance, placing Bloom, Geoffrey Hartman, and their contemporary literary situation in a broader context. It creates a sense of tradition's wholeness while acknowledging the isolation of modernity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Literary Revisionism is a groundbreaking exploration that places renowned scholar Harold Bloom, along with his ally Geoffrey Hartman, and their contemporary literary context within a broad historical and theoretical framework. By delving into the origins of the revisionist stance in the formation of the New Testament canon, the works of the Sensibility Poets, and the emergence of our own secular modernity, Bloom and Hartman offer a profound understanding of the tradition's wholeness. However, this exploration also raises an intriguing paradox: while we gain a sense of the interconnectedness of the past, our insistence on employing criticism to uphold the illusion of modern isolation paradoxically distances us from it. This title is a significant contribution to UC Press' Voices Revived program, which celebrates the University of California Press' commitment to seeking out and nurturing the most brilliant minds and providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and have a lasting impact. Drawing upon a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived utilizes print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again. Originally published in 1985, this title remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520306967