“There is an air of last things, a brooding sense of impending annihilation, about so much deconstructive activity, in so many of its guises; it is not merely postmodernist but preapocalyptic.”
Quote by David Lehman
Work
Signs of the Times: Deconstruction and the Fall of Paul de Man
This book analyzes the philosophical movement of deconstruction and its influence on literary theory, focusing on the life and work of Paul de Man. It explores the complexities of deconstruction as a critical approach and its implications for the study of literature. more
Author
David Lehman
David Lehman is an American poet, born on June 11, 1948. His poetry is deeply influenced by the American modern poetry tradition, known for its unique perspective and linguistic style. more
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