Anisimova L. Reader-Response Theory in the American Literary Criticism of 60-80's of XX century (genesis, structure, functioning).

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Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

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0414U003462

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  • 10.01.06 - Теорія літератури

18-06-2014

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К 26.133.03

Essay

The research is devoted to the studying Reader-response theory genesis, structure and functioning in American literary criticism in 60-80's of XX century. The basic principles of it were analyzed and the philosophical, political, and socio-cultural backgrounds are revealed. The main causes of it emergence at the end of 1960-s and functioning in 1970 - 80-s are denoted. The close connection of basic principles of pragmatism with main Reader-response theory representatives' approaches is defined. Reader-Response theory is proved to be a bright example of application the philosophy of pragmatism to the literary criticism. The historical, social, cultural and political factors of Reader-response theory origin are determined.

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