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OverviewThrough close analysis of Eureka and The Purloined Letter, Swirski evaluates Poe's epistemological theses in the light of contemporary philosophy of science and presents literary interpretation as a cooperative game played by the author and reader, thereby illuminating how we read fiction. The analysis of Poe's little-studied Eureka provides the basis for his discussion of Lem's critique of scientific reductionism and futurological forecasts. Drawing on his own interviews with Lem as well as analysis of his works, Swirski considers the author's scenarios involving computers capable of creative acts and discusses their socio-cultural implications. His analysis leads to bold arguments about the nature of literature and its relation to a broad range of other disciplines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Swirski (University of Missouri, St Louis, University of Hong Kong University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA. University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA. University of Hong Kong University of Hong Kong)Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press Imprint: McGill-Queen's University Press ISBN: 9781282858565ISBN 10: 1282858564 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 January 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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