ABSTRACT

‘Every now and then a book appears which is literally ahead of its time ... The Political Unconscious is such a book ... it sets new standards of what a classic work is.’ – Slavoj Zizek

In this ground-breaking and influential study, Fredric Jameson explores the complex place and function of literature within culture. A landmark publication, The Political Unconscious takes its place as one of the most meaningful works of the twentieth century. First published: 1983.

chapter |1 pages

THE POLITICAL UNCONSCIOUS

chapter 1|90 pages

ON INTERPRETATION

chapter 2|49 pages

MAGICAL NARRATIVES

chapter 3|35 pages

REALISM AND DESIRE

chapter 4|22 pages

AUTHENTIC RESSENTIMENT

chapter 5|78 pages

ROMANCE AND REIFICATION