Title: Deconstruction, Derrida
First published: 1998
Description: In this introduction to the work of Jacques Derrida, Julian Wolfreys challenges the notion that what Derrida does can be turned into a theory for literary interpretation. He questions the belief in a critical methodology called deconstruction which can be applied to literary texts in a programmatic fashion.

Wolfreys introduces the reader to the range of Derrida's interests and concerns, while tendering readings, informed by Derrida's thought of canonical and less well-known literary works. He works through considerations of what deconstruction might or might not be, while offering a critical appreciation of the reception of Derrida's work within the institution of literary criticism.
Subjects: Criticism, Deconstruction, Philosophy, Literature, Derrida, jacques, 1930-2004, Literature, philosophy, Modern philosophy - 20th century, Literary theory - major critics, General aesthetics & philosophy of art, Literary theory - general & miscellaneous, Literary theory - major schools, 20th century french philosophy, Social sciences - general & miscellaneou
People: Jacques Derrida (1930-2004)
LC classification: PN75.D46 W65 1998