Publisher's Synopsis
This book presents a detailed survey of the literary, cultural and political interests of Raymond Williams, from 1945 to his death in 1988, including an extensive appraisal of "Culture and Society", "The Long Revolution" and "The Country and the City". Williams' own novels are also covered. Careful illustrations of Williams' methods and ideas are given throughout the book, along with an exposition of such critical terms as "structures of feeling", "historical semiotics" and "cultural materialism". Explaining the nature of Williams' radical transformation of "English" as a subject of study, it shows how his work was shaped by a sustained commitment to cultural politics.;The work pays tribute to Williams' dedication to working-class adult education and his role within the labour movement.
