Download or read book The Author written by Andrew Bennett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume investigates the changing definitions of the author, what it has meant historically to be an 'author', and the impact that this has had on literary culture. Andrew Bennett presents a clearly-structured discussion of the various theoretical debates surrounding authorship, exploring such concepts as authority, ownership, originality, and the 'death' of the author. Accessible, yet stimulating, this study offers the ideal introduction to a core notion in critical theory.