Samuel Beckett and Trauma

Uitgever: Manchester University Press

Taal: Engels

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Engels
Hardcover
9781526121349
17 mei 2018
216 pagina's

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Samuel Beckett and trauma, the collection of eight essays by leading academics, broadens and enriches the present fields of both trauma studies and Beckett studies by illuminating the uniqueness of the trauma in Beckett’s work in relation to historical contexts. It also provides new perspectives for discussing trauma and literature more generally.

Beckett’s works are strongly related to the psychological and historical trauma of our age. They not only explore the multifarious aspects of trauma but also radically challenge our conception of trauma itself by the unique syntax of language, aesthetics of fragmentation, bodily malfunctions and the creation of void. This is the first book to specifically address the question of trauma in the works of Samuel Beckett, taking into account the recent rise of trauma studies in literature. Rather than simply applying current trauma theories to Beckett, this book provides new perspectives that will expand and alter existing theories by employing other theoretical frameworks from literature, theatre, art, philosophy and psychoanalysis.

Following the introduction, which includes an overview of trauma theories and their relevance to Beckett’s works, eight essays by a range of international contributors discuss Beckett and trauma from three basic perspectives: ‘pathological symptoms’, ‘body and subjectivity’ and ‘historical and cultural context’. Responding to the remarkably wide range of Beckett’s works, the essays in this collection also refer to many works by other European and American authors. The case study that this book presents will interest anybody studying trauma in a range of subjects, including medicine, theatre, art, philosophy and twentieth-century world literature.

Samuel Beckett and trauma is the first book that specifically addresses the question of trauma in Beckett, taking into account the recent rise of trauma studies in literature. Beckett is an author whose works are strongly related to the psychological and historical trauma of our age. His works not only explore the multifarious aspects of trauma but also radically challenge our conception of trauma itself by the unique syntax of language, aesthetics of fragmentation, bodily malfunctions and the creation of void. Instead of simply applying current trauma theories to Beckett, this book provides new perspectives that will expand and alter them by employing other theoretical frameworks in literature, theatre, art, philosophy and psychoanalysis. It will inspire anybody interested in literature and trauma, including specialists and students working on twentieth-century world literature, comparative studies, trauma studies and theatre /art.

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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 17 mei 2018
Aantal pagina's: 216
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Hoofdredacteur: Mariko Hori Tanaka
Tweede Redacteur: Yoshiki Tajiri
Co Redacteur: Tajiri, Yoshiki
Hoofduitgeverij: Manchester University Press

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Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 138 mm
Product hoogte: 14 mm
Product lengte: 216 mm
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Verpakking breedte: 138 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 14 mm
Verpakking lengte: 216 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 399 g

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EAN: 9781526121349

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Categorieën: Poëzie, Bloemlezingen & Letterkunde

Literatuurwetenschap

Toneel & Theater

1900 tot 2000

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Taal: Engels
Beschikbaarheid: Leverbaar
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