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# Focus on global literary paradigms 150+ pages of critical theory Explores complex translation politics Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability

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## Summary

> 🌍 Unlock the hidden politics behind every word you thought you understood.

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## Key Features

- • **Used Book, Good Condition:** Affordable access to a thought-provoking academic work without compromise.
- • **Deep Dive into Untranslatability:** Unpacks the political and philosophical stakes of words that resist translation.
- • **Philosophical & Geopolitical Lens:** Frames world literatures through language borders and narrative ecosystems.
- • **Cult Classic for Literary Theorists:** Ranks top 200 in Comparative Literature and Translation Reference categories.
- • **Revolutionizes Comparative Literature:** Challenges dominant 'World Literature' paradigms with fresh perspectives.

## Overview

Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability is a critical academic work that challenges mainstream literary paradigms by focusing on the complexities and political dimensions of translation. This used copy in good condition offers a compelling rethinking of comparative literature, emphasizing the plurality of world literatures shaped by language borders and geopolitical forces.

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desertcart.com: Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability: 9781844679706: Apter, Emily: Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #900,919 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #262 in Comparative Literature #302 in Translation Reference #4,278 in Literary Criticism & Theory |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (16) |
| Dimensions  | 6.08 x 1.11 x 9.22 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1844679705 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1844679706 |
| Item Weight  | 1.35 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | April 23, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Verso |

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