Culture and the Literary: Matter, Metaphor, Memory

Culture and the Literary explores how cultural codes are constructed, consumed, and conveyed in selected works of fiction and non-fiction, combining memory studies, thing theory, and affect studies to provide a unique perspective on how culture is represented, reified, and re-membered.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International

Culture and the Literary is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate processes through which cultural codes are constructed, consumed, and conveyed as they manifest in a selection of both fiction and non-fiction works. By delving into the realm of cultural studies, this book revisits some of the seminal figures who have shaped the discipline. It also includes a study of selected literary and non-fictional texts, offering a unique blend of three major theoretical frameworks: memory studies, thing theory, and affect studies.

Drawing upon fictional representations, these theoretical frameworks, and historical events, this book aims to provide a fresh and unique perspective on how culture is portrayed, reinforced, and re-membered in the world we inhabit today. Through its comprehensive analysis, Culture and the Literary sheds light on the complex interplay between culture, representation, and memory, offering valuable insights into the ways in which societies shape and are shaped by the narratives they create.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 229 x 156 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786616005