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\nPublishing  \nThe Philosophy of Literature  \n# Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts\n\nSeries Editor:Philip Alperson,Temple University…  \nThe Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts series is designed to providea comprehensive but flexible series of concise texts addressing both funda-mental general questions about art as well as questions about the several arts(literature,film,music,painting,etc.)and the various kinds and dimensionsof artistic practice.  \nA consistent approach across the series provides a crisp,contemporaryintroduction to the main topics in each area of the arts,written in a clear andaccessible style that provides a responsible,comprehensive,and informativeaccount of the relevant issues,reflecting classic and recent work in the field.Books in the series are written by a truly distinguished roster of philosopherswith international renown.  \n1.The Philosophy ofArt Stephen Davies  \n2.The Philosophy of Motion Pictures Noel Carroll  \n3.The Philosophy of Literature Peter Lamarque  \nForthcoming:  \nThe Philosophy of Music Philip AlpersonBlack is Beautiful:A Philosophy of Black Aesthetics Paul Taylor  \n# The Philosophyof Literature\n\nPeter Lamarque  \n2009by Peter Lamarque  \nBLACKWELL PUBLISHING  \n350 Main Street,Malden,MA02148-5020,USA9600 Garsington Road,Oxford OX42DQ,UK550 Swanston Street,Carlton,Victoria 3053,Australia  \nThe right of Peter Lamarque to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted inaccordance with the UK Copyright,Designs,and Patents Act 1988.  \nAll rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored in a retrieval system,or transmitted,in any form or by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording orotherwise,except as permitted by the UK Copyright,Designs,and Patents Act 1988,without theprior permission of the publisher.  \nDesignations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks.Allbrand names and product names used in this book are trade names,service marks,trademarks,orregistered trademarks of their respective owners.The publisher is not associated with any product orvendor mentioned in this book.  \nThis publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to thesubject matter covered.It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in render-ing professional services.If professional advice or other expert assistance is required,the servicesof a competent professional should be sought.  \nFirst published 2009by Blackwell Publishing Ltd  \n12009  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nLamarque,Peter.  \nThe philosophy of literature /Peter Lamarque.  \np.cm.—(Foundations of philosophy of the arts)  \nSsIncludes bibliographical references and index.SBN 978-1-4051-2197-2(hardcover:alk.paper)—ISBN 978-1-4051-2198-9(pbk.:alk.paper)  \n1.Literature—philosophy.I.Title.  \nPN49.L332009  \n801—dc22  \n2007046034  \nA catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library.  \nSet in 11.5/13pt Perpetua  \nby SPi Publisher Services,Pondicherry,IndiaPrinted and bound in Singaporeby C.O.S.Printers Pte Ltd  \nThe publisher's policy is to use permanent paper from mills that operate a sustainable forestrypolicy,and which has been manufactured from pulp processed using acid-free and elementarychlorine-free practices.Furthermore,the publisher ensures that the text paper and cover boardused have met acceptable environmental accreditation standards.  \nFor further information on  \nBlackwell Publishing,visit our website atwww.blackwellpublishing.com  \nContents  \nPreface  \nAcknowledgments  \n1 Art  \n2 Literature  \n3 Authors  \n4 Practice  \n5 Fiction  \n6 Truth  \n7 Value  \nBibliography  \nIndex  \nvii  \nxi  \n1  \n29  \n84  \n132  \n174  \n220  \n255  \n297  \n314  \n\n| LIVERPOOL HOPE  \u003Cbr>UNIVERSITYE5·2   |\n| --- |\n| LO08002679  \u003Cbr>Order No.   |\n| nvoice No.  \u003Cbr>2326203   |\n| 554768  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