{"title":"Tim Smith-Laing","description":"\u003cp\u003eTim Smith-Laing’s work offers a thoughtful exploration of critical theory and cultural philosophy, engaging deeply with influential thinkers like Michel Foucault. His writing invites readers to consider the complexities of authorship, identity, and artistic expression within contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith-Laing’s books provide insightful analyses that challenge conventional perspectives, encouraging a nuanced understanding of how ideas shape both literature and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-analysis-of-michel-foucaults-what-is-an-author-by-tim-smith-laing-9781912453535","title":"An Analysis of Michel Foucault's What is an Author?","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichel Foucault’s 1969 essay “What is an Author?” sidesteps the stormy arguments surrounding “intentional fallacy” and the “death of the author,” offering an entirely different way of looking at texts. Foucault points out that all texts are written but not all are discussed as having “authors”. So what is special about “authored” texts? And what makes an “author” different to other kinds of text-producers? From its deceptively simple titular question, Foucault’s essay offers a complex argument for viewing authors and their texts as objects. A challenging, thought-provoking piece, it is one of the most influential literary essays of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932117876972,"sku":"9781912453535","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781912453535-an-analysis-of-michel-foucault-s-what-is-an-author.jpg?v=1783850930"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tim-smith-laing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}