Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Originally published in French in 1966, Pierre Macherey’s first and most famous work, A Theory of Literary Production dared to challenge perceived wisdom, and quickly established him as a pivotal figure in literary theory. The reissue of this work as a Routledge Classic brings some radical ideas to a new audience, and argues persuasively for a totally new way of reading. As such, it is an essential work for anyone interested in the development of literary theory.

Pierre Macherey is a founding theorist of post-structuralism, and was a peer of Jacques Derrida's. His writings have influenced such contemporary literary thinkers as Terry Eagleton and Catherine Belsey.

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge Classics
• Publication Date: June 6, 2012
• Pages: 402
• ISBN13: 9780415378499
• Item Weight: 410 grams
• Original Price: 695.0 INR
• Edition: 1st
• Binding: Paperback