There’s a constant kerfluffle in the otaku-rhombus, and everywhere in nerddom, actually, concerning criticism. Specifically, many nerds want it kept out of their entertainment — despite the fact they engage in it constantly. Academics have similar kerfluffles, honestly; many’s the time I’ve heard a professor complain about “jargon.” Inevitably only the schools of thought they [...]
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…Through which we see (part the first: poststructuralism)
Posted by cuchlann on 26 August 2010
http://superfani.com/2010/08/26/through-which-we-see-part-the-first-poststructuralism/
Over 9000 meaningless words
I have to admit, this one’s a little ridiculous, even for us. Ghostlightning, lelangir, Cuchlann, and I all somehow ended up in a chat a scant few hours ago. Initially, the topic was Kannagi, but, when matters of disparate theory arose, things got a little crazy. The title is apt; in fact, what you’ll see [...]
Posted in Anime, Art and Culture
Posted by Pontifus on 31 December 2008
http://superfani.com/2008/12/31/over-9000-meaningless-words/
Georges Poulet and a terrible visual pun
I know it’s been a while since I posted — and even longer since I posted anything worth a damn. Sorry about that. I finished the draft of my project for History of the English Language, and and about to get going on my paper for Gothic novel. Why should this excite you? My paper [...]
Posted in Art and Culture, Video Games
Posted by cuchlann on 20 November 2008
http://superfani.com/2008/11/20/georges-poulet-and-a-terrible-visual-pun/
[LWC 71] Umbilical Severance: on the nature of the text
[Post by Lelangir] This isn’t really about literary criticism, something I’m not really literate in anyway. But I’m going to share my thoughts on the origin of the text and its context, as Chuchlann enjoys how Frye “strips away the historical and political meanings from texts.”
Posted in Art and Culture
Posted by Pontifus on 13 October 2008
http://superfani.com/2008/10/13/lwc-71-umbilical-severance-on-the-nature-of-the-text/
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