The literary theory and aesthetics of the Prague school

Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1969
AuthorsWellek, R.
Book TitleMichigan Slavic contributions
Pages37 p.
PublisherDept. of Slavic Languages and Literature
Place of PublicationAnn Arbor
Call NumberPN72.P7 W4801
Key WordsLiterary theory; PLK; Linguistics
Notes22 cm.Focuses mostly on Mukařovský as "the most productive of the Czech participants" (p. 3). Mentions his critique of Garvin's collection as unrepresentative. Also mentions that his Theory of literature with Warren is an attempt to at least in part "bring together the insights [he] had aquired as a junior member of the circle with [his] new knowledge of American criticism." (p. 2) In 1954 Slovo a slovesnost stopped publishing issues of literary concern