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Aesthetics vs. ideology: The case of canon formation.

Authors :
Rajagopalan, Kanavillil
Source :
British Journal of Aesthetics. Jan1997, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p75. 9p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Refutes the argument of Willie van Peer that literary canons are ideological formations. Tendency to view canons in political terms; Importance of intrinsic aesthetic quality of the literary masterpieces; Systematic confusion between ideology and political action; Canon transformations with canon formations.

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Subjects :
*CANON (Literature)
*IDEOLOGY & literature

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00070904
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Aesthetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9710161109
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjaesthetics/37.1.75
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