Comparative Literature History
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What is the primary focus of the book described in the text?

  • The conflict between eastern and western approaches to comparative literature
  • The ethnocentricity of modern comparative literature
  • The influence of Arabic literature on the non-Arabic-speaking world
  • The provenance and development of a modern critical field (correct)

    • What unintended outcome resulted from the self-imposed limitation in space?

  • Juxtaposition of various approaches to comparative literature (correct)
  • Compromise between conflicting approaches
  • Ethnocentric rejection of certain literary approaches
  • Influence of third world literature on developed world literature

    • Which approach initially rejected in the modern era of comparative literature resurfaced and thrived?

  • 'Ethnic superiority' based approaches
  • 'Conflict resolution' based approaches
  • 'Ethnocentric' based approaches
  • 'Influence' based approaches (correct)

    • What academic dangers are associated with the approach mentioned in the text?

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    What does the book's focus on conflict rather than compromise imply about its content?

    <p>It emphasizes contrasting viewpoints in comparative literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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