About the Book: Deconstruction Derrida
In this introduction to the work of Jacques Derrida, Julian Wolfreys challenges
the notion that what Derrida does can be turned into a theory for literary
interpretation. He questions the belief in a critical methodology called
"deconstruction" which can be applied to literary texts in a programmatic
fashion. Wolfreys introduces the reader to the range of Derrida`s interests and
concerns, while tendering readings informed by Derrida`s thought of canonical
and less well known literary works. He works through considerations of what
deconstruction might or might not be, while offering a critical appreciation of
the reception of Derrida`s work within the institution