Canon and creativity
Robert Alter
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Canon and creativity
by Robert Alter
Published
2000
Publisher
Yale Unversity Press
Pages
198
ISBN-10
0300084242
Description
"In this book, one of our foremost literary critics views the much-debated question of the literary canon from an entirely new angle. Robert Alter explores the ways in which a range of iconoclastic twentieth-century authors have put to use the stories, language, and imagery of the paramount canonical text - the Hebrew Bible. Alter makes a compelling case against the prevalent, pejorative notion of the canon as a vehicle of ideological enforcement. He shows instead that canons by nature are surprisingly elastic, providing later writers with imaginative resources even when those same writers rebel against what they conceive as the constraints of the canon."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Canon and creativity?
This edition of Canon and creativity has approximately 198 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Canon and creativity?
For most readers, Canon and creativity typically takes between 4h 8m and 2h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,500 words
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What is the word count of Canon and creativity?
The estimated word count for Canon and creativity is approximately 49,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Canon and creativity?
Canon and creativity was written by Robert Alter.
When was Canon and creativity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.