Influence in Literary Theory - Tradition and Individualism
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between tradition and individualism in literary theory through this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to Theory of Literature" course. Delve into the works of T.S. Eliot and Harold Bloom, examining their perspectives on poetic influence, innovation, and the struggle with literary legacies. Analyze the connections between Bloom's theories and Freudian psychology, while drawing insights from renowned writers such as Pope, Borges, Joyce, Homer, Wordsworth, Longinus, and Milton. Investigate concepts like mimesis, imitatio, and the notion of the "strong poem" in literary history. Gain a deeper understanding of how poets navigate the tension between honoring tradition and asserting their individual voices in the literary landscape.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Harold Bloom
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- Chapter 2. Mimesis and Imitatio
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- Chapter 3. Bloom "Misreads" Eliot
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- Chapter 4: Literary History: the Always Already Written "Strong Poem"
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- Chapter 5. Lacan and Bloom on Tony the Tow Truck
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