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Introduction to Theory of Literature - Lecture 2: Skepticism and Determinism

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Overview

Explore the interrelation of skepticism and determinism in this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to Theory of Literature" course. Delve into the nature of discourse and discursivity through Anton Chekhov's Cherry Orchard and Henry James' The Ambassadors. Examine Michel Foucault's "What Is an Author" and Roland Barthes' "The Death of the Author," focusing on their historical contexts and critical approaches to literary authority. Consider objections to these theorists' conclusions, particularly in light of cultural studies. Progress through chapters covering an introduction, analysis of Chekhov and James, discussions on author and authority, "The Founders of Discursivity," and a critique of the "Author Function."

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. Anton Chekhov and Henry James
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- Chapter 3. Author and Authority
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- Chapter 4. "The Founders of Discursivity"
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- Chapter 5. Critique of the "Author Function"
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