“In conscious life, we achieve some sense of ourselves as reasonably unified, coherent selves, and without this action would be impossible. But all this is merely at the 'imaginary' level of the ego, which is no more than the tip of the iceberg of the human subject known to psychoanalysis. The ego is function or effect of a subject which is always dispersed, never identical with itself, strung out along the chains of the discourses which constitute it.”
Quote by Terry Eagleton
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Literary Theory: An Introduction
This book serves as an introductory resource for understanding the various theories and methodologies that shape the study of literature. It covers key concepts such as structuralism, postmodernism, and deconstruction, offering insights into the analysis of literary texts and their cultural contexts. more
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Terry Eagleton
Terry Eagleton is a renowned British literary critic, known for his research on Marxist literary theory. His work spans a wide range of literary and theoretical topics, influencing cultural studies and political commentary as well. more
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