The Purloined Poe: Lacan, Derrida, and Psychoanalytic Reading

This paperback edition is in very good condition, exhibiting slight shelf wear typical of its age. The spine and binding are intact, with no notable creases or tears. The pages are clean and free from inscriptions or markings, maintaining the book's overall integrity.

"The Purloined Poe: Lacan, Derrida, and Psychoanalytic Reading," edited by John P. Muller and William J. Richardson, is a significant contribution to literary criticism and psychoanalytic theory. Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press in 1988, this paperback edition explores the intersections of Edgar Allan Poe's work with the theories of Jacques Lacan and Jacques Derrida. The book provides a deep dive into the psychoanalytic and deconstructive readings of Poe, making it an essential text for scholars of literary theory and psychoanalysis. The editors, both respected figures in their fields, bring together a collection of essays that challenge and expand the understanding of Poe's influence. This edition, printed in Baltimore and London, is a valuable resource for those studying the convergence of literature and psychoanalytic thought. Condition is very good, with minor shelf wear.