"Pynchon's Poetics" is a provocative, intelligent analysis of "V.", "The Crying of Lot 49", "Gravity's Rainbow", and "Vineland". Hanjo Berrssem examines these works in the light of poststructuralist thought and literary theory, investigating the notion of subjectivity and the relations between the subject, culture, and language.
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"A masterly study of subjectivity in Pynchon's work. Berressem knows his theory -- Lacan, Derrida, Baudrillard -- and his Pynchon inside out. The reader interested in theory and the reader interested in practical criticism will both find much to admire and use here." -- John M. Krafft, a founding editor, Pynchon Notes
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lacan, Deleuze and Pynchon,
I'm a huge Pynchon fan, and know little of Lacan or Deleuze.
This book applies French theory to Pynchon's text. It also gives introductions to Lacan and Deleuze. So I'm finding it very helpful and interesting. It's not an easy read, but if this is the sort of thing you like, you will like this book. (-;
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Adequate assimilation of theory and text.,
By Bret M Brinkman (SLC, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pynchon's Poetics: INTERFACING THEORY AND TEXT (Hardcover)
Only recommended to hardcore theorists and devoted Pynchonites (if those two titles can possibly coincide). Although I don't find the theory particuarly engaging, someone may.............this book is for you, but not me. Berressem is thorough in his evaluation, and the book isn't a difficult read. Overall, a mild recommendation.
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