In Search Of The Lost World The Modernist Quest For The Thing Matter And Body
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In Search of the Lost World: The Modernist Quest for the Thing, Matter, and Body
From a historical perspective, the book studies how modernist artists, as the first generation who began to rethink intensively the legacy of German Idealism, sought to recreate the self so as to recreate their relationships with the material world. Theoretically, the book converses with the topical de-anthropocentric interests in the 21st century and proposes that the artist may escape human-centeredness through the transformation of the self. Part One, “Artificiality,” begins the discussion with the fin-de-siècle cult of artificiality, where artists such as Theophile Gautier, Charles Baudelaire, J.K. Huysmans, and Gustave Moreau dedicate themselves to love stony sphinxes, marble statues, and inorganic appearances. The cult of artificiality is a mischievous subversion to Hegel’s maxim that inwardness is superior to matter. In the cult of artificiality, art is superior to nature, though art is no longer defined as immaterial imagination but rather reconfigured as mysterious appearances that defy signification and subjugate the feeling heart. Part Two, “Auto-philosophical Fiction,” discusses the genre where the artists (Marcel Proust, Walter Pater, and Virginia Woolf) set philosophical ideas in the laboratory of their lives and therefore translate their aesthetic ideals—the way they wish to relate to the world—into a journey of self-examination and self-cultivation. In Pater’s novel 'Marius the Epicurean', the hero explores how a philosophical percept may be translated into sentiments and actions, demonstrating that literature is a unique approach to truth as it renders theory into a transformative experience. Exploring the latest findings of empiricist psychology, the artists seek to escape the Kantian trap by cultivating their powers of reception and to register passing thoughts and sensations. Together, the book argues that de-anthropocentrism cannot be predicated upon a metaphysics that presumes universal subjectivity but must be a form of aesthetic inquiry that recreates the self in order to recreate our relationships with the world.
IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME - Complete 7 Book Collection (Modern Classics Series)
Marcel Proust's monumental work, 'In Search of Lost Time,' explores the intricacies of memory, time, and human experience across its seven-volume collection. Written in a distinctive, introspective style characterized by lengthy and intricately structured sentences, Proust immerses readers in the narrative tapestry of his characters' lives. The work encapsulates the essence of the modernist literary movement, delving into themes of self-reflection, social dynamics, and the often elusive nature of happiness, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century French society. Each volume intricately layers Proust's rich prose with philosophical inquiries, creating a profound exploration of consciousness and the passage of time. Marcel Proust (1871-1922), a French author and critic, was deeply influenced by his own experiences with love, loss, and the social stratifications of his time. Proust's bourgeois upbringing, coupled with his keen observation of the Parisian elite, informs the depth and authenticity of the novel's characters and settings. His multifaceted exploration of these themes reflects his own struggles with illness and the fleeting nature of personal reflections, prompting his desire to encapsulate fleeting moments and memories through literature. 'In Search of Lost Time' is a literary odyssey that transcends mere storytelling; it invites readers into the depths of human consciousness. Ideal for those who appreciate profound literary exploration or wish to gain insight into the complexities of memory and identity, this complete collection stands as one of the most significant achievements in literary history.
In Darkest James
Author: Robin P. Hoople
language: en
Publisher: Bucknell University Press
Release Date: 2000
"In July of 1906 Archibald Henderson could pronounce with perfect confidence that Henry James was "a master impressionist." But as short a time as six years earlier, James's critics lacked this term in their vocabulary, and struggled with the sophisticated art of James's developing impressionistic literary technique. In Darkest James discusses the reviewer's frustrated, often irritated, and even anguished attempts to render a satisfactory account of the sequence of artifacts in which James moved toward the perfection of his craft."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved