Drawing on both original analysis and a discussion of
the work of other leading theorists, the author of
Culture
and Society
argues that the forms and conventions of
Marxist literature represent the social material process of
all cultural activity.
MARXISM AND LITERATURE
Ra
ymond Williams
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This first history of prison literature - from slave songs to
Malcolm Braly- is a passionate, outspoken book, chal–
lenging traditional literary criteria to "open up a hitherto
uncharted area of American writing:' -
Richard Slatkin,
Wesleyan University.
THE VICTIM AS CRIMINAL
AND ARTIST
Literature from the American Prison
H. Bruce Franklin
$13.95
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The tortured life, the stage and film work, the writings
and manifestos of the man who created the "theatre of
cruelty," are examined in this important critical biography,
which explores the reasons for Artaud's continued growth
in
importance among contemporary playwrights, actors,
and directors.
ARTAUD AND AFTER
Ronald Hayman
$10.95
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