Reconstructing Contexts: The Aims and Principles of Archaeo-Historicism

by Robert D. Hume

Overview

This book attempts to justify and theorize old historicism, defining archaeo-historicism as a method by which scholars can reconstruct past context in order to apply it to the interpretation of works and events of that time. In this intriguing and rigorous analysis, Robert Hume identifies legitimate objects for reconstruction by which such interpretation may be pursued. The book offers a profusion of examples of good and bad historicist reconstruction and interpretation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198186328
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/20/1999
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.69(d)
Lexile:	1320L (what's this?)

About the Author

Pennsylvania State University

Table of Contents

PrefaceHistoricism and Archaeo-HistoricismThe Practice of Archaeo-HistoricismThe Limits of Archaeo-HistoricismHistoricism and TheoryBibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

"...the work is full of insight....Hume is a generous and good-tempered guide who has espoused his principles with admirable clarity."—Times Literary Supplement

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