Poets, Princes, and Private Citizens: Literary Alternatives to Postmodern Politics

Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, 1996. Near Fine condition. The cover has just a tiny bit of very mild shelfwear. Bright and shiny. NO chips, tears or fading. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Occasional very neat underlining in pencil (done with a ruler). Most pages are unmarked. Lists of chapter notes. Index. About the contributors. Bound in the original gilt-stamped black leatherette. From the publisher: "This collection of original and insightful essays was written by teachers seeking to restore literature as a powerful teaching tool in the undergraduate classroom. This book rejects postmodern theorizing, opting instead to assert that great poets, playwrights, and novelists self-consciously intended to impart compelling moral and political lessons. The essays focus on fundamental questions such as: What is justice? What does it mean to be a good human being? What are the strengths and weaknesses of a particular form of government? and, How are we to understand and resolve the tensions between private affections and public responsibilities? This is important reading for anyone concerned about the impact of postmodern literary analysis.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xxiii, 310pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.