Beginning Theory Quotes

“There is no such thing as a fixed and reliable truth (except for the statement that this is so, presumably”
― Peter Barry, Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

“If we have the courage, the implication is, we will enter this new Nietzschean universe, where there are no guaranteed facts, only interpretations, none of which has the stamp of authority upon it, since there is no longer any authoritative center to which to appeal for validation of our interpretations.”
― Peter Barry, Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

“paraphrasing it. Secondly, his approach to literature is overwhelmingly moral; its purpose is to teach us about life, to transmit humane”
― Peter Barry, Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory

“Індивідуальність — це щось надійно сховане всередині нас, наша унікальна «сутність». Вона переважає довко­лишні впливи, і хоч індивідуальність може змінюватися й розвиватися (як художні образи в романах), вона не може перетворюватися.”
― Пітер Баррі, Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory