Fredric Jameson: A Neo-Marxist Critic of Postmodernity & Capitalism
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Fredric Jameson, a prominent neo-Marxist critic, is renowned for his insightful analyses of postmodernity and capitalism. His significant works include "Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism" (1991) and "The Political Unconscious" (1981), establishing him as a leading Marxist literary critic in America. An Early Influential Journey Jameson's early writings were heavily influenced by his professor at Yale University, German philologist Erich Auerbach. Following the German philological tradition, he studied Sartre's works, delving into their style and existential elements, which culminated in his publication "Sartre: the Origins of a Style." The study of Sartre's works and his involvement with the political movement New Left eventually led him to explore Marxist literary theory. The Political Unconscious: History in Literary Interpretation In his book "The Political Unconscious," Jameson delves into the significance of h…