Theory at Yale

Explore the intricate connections between "theory" and "deconstruction" in the influential work, Theory at Yale by Marc Redfield. Published by Fordham University Press in 2015, this thought-provoking paperback offers 272 pages delving into the intellectual landscape of the American academy during the 1970s. Redfield investigates the impact of the semi-fictional collective known as the “Yale Critics,” which includes notable figures such as Harold Bloom, Paul de Man, Geoffrey Hartman, and J. Hillis Miller, alongside the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in literary criticism, deconstruction, and the evolution of theoretical frameworks in literature. Dive into the rich discourse that shaped modern thought with Theory at Yale.