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Interpretation and Overinterpretation
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The Umberto Eco Index as discussed by the authors is a collection of essays about the history and interpretation of the UML text of UML and its relationship with the author and the text.Abstract:
Introduction: Interpretation terminable and interminable Stefan Collini 1. Interpretation and history Umberto Eco 2. Overinterpreting texts Umberto Eco 3. Between author and text Umberto Eco 4. The pragmatist's progress Richard Rorty 5. In defence of overinterpretation Jonathan Culler 6. Palimpsest history Christine Brook-Rose 7. Reply Umberto Eco Index.read more
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