Paul De Man

À propos de l'auteur

Paul De Man was a prominent Belgian-American literary critic and theorist, best known for his work in the field of deconstruction. He played a crucial role in the introduction of deconstruction to American literary studies, particularly through his influential books such as "Blindness and Insight" and his essays collected in "Allegories of Reading." De Man's scholarship often interrogated the relationship between language and meaning, emphasizing the instability of textual interpretation and the complexities of literary criticism.

De Man's academic career was marked by his teaching positions at various institutions, including Yale University, where he became a key figure in the Yale School of deconstruction. His work has had a lasting impact on literary theory and has inspired generations of scholars to explore the nuances of language and the philosophical implications of literature. Despite his passing, De Man's legacy continues to provoke discussions about the nature of interpretation and the role of the critic in understanding texts.