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Literature and the Arts: Interdisciplinary Essays in Memory of James Anderson Winn
Literature and the Arts: Interdisciplinary Essays in Memory of James Anderson Winn
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The ten essays in Literature and the Arts explore the intermedial plenitude of eighteenth-century English culture, honoring James Anderson Winn's work on the interplay of the arts and literature. Artists were alive to the power of the arts to reflect and shape reality, and their audience turned to the arts as performative pleasures and critical lenses.
Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: University of Delaware Press
The ten essays in Literature and the Arts delve into the rich tapestry of eighteenth-century English culture, paying homage to the memory of James Anderson Winn, whose groundbreaking work highlighted the indispensable interplay between the arts and literature in understanding Restoration and eighteenth-century English society. This captivating collection explores the intricate connections between various art forms, including scenery, machinery, music, dance, and texts, as they mutually enrich and complicate generic distinctions. Artists of the time were acutely aware of the transformative power of the arts, recognizing their ability to mirror and shape reality. Their audiences, equally captivated, embraced the arts as sources of performative pleasure and critical lenses for navigating a rapidly changing world.
Within these essays, esteemed authors delve into diverse topics such as estate design, musicalized theater, the visual spectacle of musical performances, stage machinery and set designs, the social implications of painting and singing, dramas that reflect the transformed military infrastructure, and the arts of memory and laughter. Each essay offers a profound exploration of the multifaceted ways in which the arts intersected with society during this transformative period, shedding light on the complex interplay between aesthetics, culture, and societal dynamics.
Through their insightful analyses and engaging narratives, these essays provide a comprehensive and captivating perspective on the vibrant and dynamic world of eighteenth-century English culture. They serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of James Anderson Winn and his profound contribution to our understanding of the arts and their role in shaping the cultural landscape of the past.
Weight: 458g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644533123
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