The Grotesque And The Unnatural
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The Grotesque And The Unnatural
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language : en
Publisher: Cambria Press
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The Grotesque And The Unnatural
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Author : Markku Salmela
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-05-14
The Grotesque And The Unnatural written by Markku Salmela and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY categories.
The grotesque has provided both laymen and scholars with extreme delights for centuries: from the ornamental combining of rare motifs in antiquity to a hybridisation of structural genres in recent times; from fantastical fusions of humans and beasts to comic exaggerations of bodily aberrations and prosthetic postmodern visions. Eluding clear classification at all times, the notion has often been identified with ideas of contradiction and conflation and observed in relation to principles and categories such as estrangement (Wolfgang Kayser) and carnival (Mikhail Bakhtin), the sublime (Victor Hugo) and Victorian Gothic imagination (John Ruskin). In this context, the present volume appears as a synthesis and radical questioning of existing historical developments.The book contributes to current discussions on the grotesque in contemporary literary and cultural theory from the perspective of one specific motif: the unnatural. Quite like the grotesque, observing the unnatural (and unnaturalness) reveals a resilient strain in critical thought, and the significance of this history gradually unfolds as the volume charts the progress of its main themes from the Renaissance to the present day. While in much current talk about theory and criticism certain related notions are still posited for and against each other--what is seen as normal or natural and what is not, and what should be seen as normal or natural and what should not--the discussions in The Grotesque and the Unnatural go a long way toward founding a new vista from which to observe this beguiling opposition.The book presents a new perspective on the grotesque by considering it as a phenomenon which comes into being only through a negation of sorts, yet refusing to place it in a simple, normative pattern as nature's antithesis or expressive gesture. As the articles demonstrate, the grotesque is always in the process of subverting or surpassing something, always not being ideal or sufficient to either nature or a social rule, and this very negation affects its status as a tool of transformation or emancipation from norm: the grotesque figure does not represent any particular stage of development or natural state of being. As such, the grotesque hints at and hinges on something that exceeds habitual spheres of culture and communication but, as the book aims to show, this elusiveness of meaning gives no cause for analytic despair. By tracing the involutions of the grotesque with the unnatural in specific literary cases, the book evokes centuries of Western cultural history and ultimately focuses on two questions: How and why does the grotesque tend to negate nature, and how does it affect our understanding of what we see?The diverse materials and historical scope of The Grotesque and the Unnatural make the book, in its exceptional thematic unity, a valuable addition to the fields of literary and cultural studies.
Feminist Interpretations Of Hannah Arendt
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Author : Bonnie Honig
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Feminist Interpretations Of Hannah Arendt written by Bonnie Honig and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with Philosophy categories.
Handbook Of Narrative Analysis
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Author : Luc Herman
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2019-12
Handbook Of Narrative Analysis written by Luc Herman and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12 with Literary Criticism categories.
Stories are everywhere, from fiction across media to politics and personal identity. Handbook of Narrative Analysis sorts out both traditional and recent narrative theories, providing the necessary skills to interpret any story. In addition to discussing classical theorists, such as Gérard Genette, Mieke Bal, and Seymour Chatman, Handbook of Narrative Analysis presents precursors (such as E. M. Forster), related theorists (Franz Stanzel, Dorrit Cohn), and a large variety of postclassical critics. Among the latter particular attention is paid to rhetorical, cognitive, and cultural approaches; intermediality; storyworlds; gender theory; and natural and unnatural narratology. Not content to consider theory as an end in itself, Luc Herman and Bart Vervaeck use two short stories and a graphic narrative by contemporary authors as touchstones to illustrate each approach to narrative. In doing so they illuminate the practical implications of theoretical preferences and the ideological leanings underlying them. Marginal glosses guide the reader through discussions of theoretical issues, and an extensive bibliography points readers to the most current publications in the field. Written in an accessible style, this handbook combines a comprehensive treatment of its subject with a user-friendly format appropriate for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Handbook of Narrative Analysis is the go-to book for understanding and interpreting narrative. This new edition revises and extends the first edition to describe and apply the last fifteen years of cutting-edge scholarship in the field of narrative theory.
Kant S Observations And Remarks
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Author : Susan Meld Shell
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-24
Kant S Observations And Remarks written by Susan Meld Shell and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-24 with Philosophy categories.
Kant's Observations of 1764 and Remarks of 1764-5 (a set of fragments written in the margins of his copy of the Observations) document a crucial turning point in his life and thought. Both reveal the growing importance for him of ethics, anthropology and politics, but with an important difference. The Observations attempts to observe human nature directly. The Remarks, by contrast, reveals a revolution in Kant's thinking, largely inspired by Rousseau, who 'turned him around' by disclosing to Kant the idea of a 'state of freedom' (modelled on the state of nature) as a touchstone for his thinking. This and related thoughts anticipate such famous later doctrines as the categorical imperative. This collection of essays by leading Kant scholars illuminates the many and varied topics within these two rich works, including the emerging relations between theory and practice, ethics and anthropology, men and women, philosophy, history and the 'rights of man'.
Semiotics And Pragmatics Of Stage Improvisation
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Author : Domenico Pietropaolo
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-09-22
Semiotics And Pragmatics Of Stage Improvisation written by Domenico Pietropaolo and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Analysis of improvisation as a compositional practice in the Commedia dell'Arte and related traditions from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Domenic Pietropaolo takes textual material from the stage traditions of Italy, France, Germany and England, and covers comedic drama, dance, pantomime and dramatic theory, and more. He shines a light onto 'the signs of improvised communication'. The book is comprehensive in its analysis of improvised dramatic art across theatrical genres, and is multimodal in looking at the spoken word, gestural and non-verbal signs. The book focusses on dramatic text as well as: - The semiotics of stage discourse, including semantic, syntactic and pragmatic aspects of sign production - The physical and material conditions of sign-production including biomechanical limitations of masks and costumes. Semiotics and Pragmatics of Stage Improvisation is the product of an entire career spent researching the semiotics of the stage and it is essential reading for semioticians and students of performance arts.
The Intermedial Experience Of Horror
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Author : J. Toikkanen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-08-22
The Intermedial Experience Of Horror written by J. Toikkanen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-22 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book is an exploration of the phenomenon of horror from an unusual angle. Focusing on reading specific examples of literature from Romanticism to Modernism, the study brings together the phenomenon of horror with the topical concepts of experience and intermediality and highlights the complex relations they present.
The Etymological Poetry Of W H Auden J H Prynne And Paul Muldoon
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Author : Mia Gaudern
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-07-10
The Etymological Poetry Of W H Auden J H Prynne And Paul Muldoon written by Mia Gaudern and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book defines, analyses, and theorises a late modern 'etymological poetry' that is alive to the past lives of its words, and probes the possible significance of them both explicitly and implicitly. Close readings of poetry and criticism by Auden, Prynne, and Muldoon investigate the implications of their etymological perspectives for the way their language establishes relationships between people, and between people and the world. These twin functions of communication and representation are shown to be central to the critical reception of etymological poetry, which is a category of 'difficult' poetry. However resonant poetic etymologising may be, critics warn that it shows the poet's natural interest in language degenerating into an unhealthy obsession with the dictionary. It is unavoidably pedantic, in the post-Saussurean era, to entertain the idea that a word's history might have any relevance to its current use. As such, etymological poetry elicits the closest of close readings, thus encouraging readers to reflect not only on its own pedantry, obscurity, and virtuosity, but also on how these qualities function in criticism. As well as presenting a new way of reading three very different late modern poet-critics, this book addresses an understudied aspect of the relationship between poetry and criticism. Its findings are situated in the context of literary debates about difficulty and diction, and in larger cultural conversations about the workings of language as a historical event.
Out Proud Gay Classics Collection
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Author : Oscar Wilde
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-11-20
Out Proud Gay Classics Collection written by Oscar Wilde and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-20 with Fiction categories.
Out & Proud: Gay Classics Collection delves into the nuanced literary landscape of LGBTQ+ narratives, traversing the evolution of homoerotic and queer themes from the 19th century to the early 20th century. This anthology stands as a testament to the diverse voices and styles that have undeniably influenced modern gay literature. Within its pages, readers will encounter works varying from the penetrating social commentaries and philosophical musings to romantic expressions and gothic elements, providing a comprehensive exploration of how gay themes have been subtly, and sometimes subversively, woven into literary history. Standout pieces illustrate the tenacity and creativity employed by authors who navigated the intricacies of societal constraints while pushing boundaries. The anthology brings together a remarkable assembly of writers—Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, and Radclyffe Hall among others—who have collectively shaped and enriched the discourse on queer identity. These authors, equipped with varied backgrounds and experiences, contribute a rich tapestry of perspectives. Their works echo the sentiments of broader historical and literary movements, such as Aestheticism, Modernism, and Decadence, offering a vivid depiction of queer life and identity in their respective contexts. Out & Proud: Gay Classics Collection offers readers a profound opportunity to engage with groundbreaking narratives that are both enlightening and transformative. This collection serves as an invaluable resource for those keen on understanding the complexities of gay literary voices through different eras. As readers immerse themselves in these works, they will uncover a multidimensional dialogue that transcends time, encouraging fresh reflections on identity, love, and societal norms. This anthology promises to be both an educational treasure trove and a celebration of diversity in literature.
The Aesthetics Of Ugliness In Contemporary Malayalam Cinema
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Author : Sunitha Srinivas C
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2024-09-27
The Aesthetics Of Ugliness In Contemporary Malayalam Cinema written by Sunitha Srinivas C and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-27 with Social Science categories.
Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished visuals, raw and gritty storytelling, the unaesthetic challenges conventional notions of beauty on screen. The physical, psychological, and social manifestations of the ugly are incorporated into the cinematic space through content, theme, physical representations, symbols, setting, dialogue, as well as the camera. Exploring the intricate connection between ugliness and the cinematic medium, the book focuses on identity, gender, and other manifestations of Ugly in contemporary Malayalam cinema. It meticulously analyses the portrayal of ugliness in characters, narratives, and visual aesthetics, thus highlighting societal norms and realities of life. The book is a must-read for film scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of aesthetics and storytelling.