'Every now and then a book appears which is literally ahead of its time ...The Political Unconscious is such a book ...it sets new standards of what a classic work is.' - Slavoj Zizek In this ground-breaking and influential study, Fredric Jameson explores the complex place and function of literature within culture. A landmark publication, The Political Unconscious takes its place as one of the most meaningful works of the twentieth century. First published: 1983.