Critical Theory, Comparative Literature, and Dialogue between Theories: Interview with Peter V. Zima

As one of the most eloquent voices on critical theory, sociological aesthetics, and comparative literature in the German-speaking world, Peter V. Zima shared in this interview his idea about these fields. He explained how he has tried to reconstruct both critical theory and world literature by giving them a sociosemiotic basis. More interestingly, he demonstrated his attempt at a dialogue between theories by juxtaposing Adorno and Bourdieu in the common context of the literary market.