The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Economics

The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Economics explores the intersection of literature and economics, highlighting how economic concerns have influenced literary themes and vice versa. It offers critical methods for analyzing texts from different periods and disciplines, appealing to scholars of literature, history, and social science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In recent years, the realm of money, finance, and the economy has gained significant prominence in the field of literary studies. The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Economics serves as a comprehensive guide, elucidating the innovative critical approaches employed by scholars to delve into the economic dimensions of texts spanning from the medieval era to the present. Comprising seventeen chapters authored by esteemed experts in their respective fields, the book showcases the intricate ways in which economic concerns have intersected with pivotal themes such as race, gender, sexuality, nation, empire, and the environment throughout literary history. Furthermore, it delves into how researchers from diverse disciplines are increasingly turning to literature and literary theory to gain insights into economic questions. By offering a comprehensive historical overview while also addressing emerging issues and methodologies, this Companion appeals to both literary scholars and historians, as well as social scientists with an interest in the literary and cultural aspects of economics.

Weight: 492g
ISBN-13: 9781009012997