Textual Non Sense

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Textual Non Sense is a mischievous, minimalist exploration that challenges our engagement with the concept of canon. Classic texts are playfully distorted, quotes are humorously mis-attributed, and renowned authors are whimsically misidentified as Robert Crawford intertwines literature with chaos theory in a Tinder-inspired romance. The narrative features William Shakespeare from the School of Literature and Bookmaking, who surveys writers' struggles, while John Buchan shares his quirky guide to crafting a best-seller, highlighting the importance of blotting paper. Professor Mike Foucault utilizes Big Data to delve into the emerging field of ‘Creaticism’ or 'Critive Writing.' The book posits that humor is a vital corrective to the rigidity of academic literary criticism, suggesting it is the missing ingredient needed to rejuvenate the field. Notable endorsements include Virginia Wool, who calls it "the most important book of our era," and Emily Dickinson, who eagerly anticipates the American edition. Beyond Criticism Editions revives the original series from Bloomsbury, now under Boiler House Press, aiming to explore radical new forms of literary criticism in the 21st century. The series launches in June 2021, featuring works by Steve Hanson, Robert Crawford, Ansgar Allen, and a new edition of the previously out-of-print "Macbeth, Macbeth" by Ewan Fernie and Simon Palfrey.