Modernism, Imperialism and the Historical Sense

In Modernism, Imperialism, and the Historical Sense, Paul Stasi examines the relationship between high modernist aesthetic forms and structures of empire in the twentieth century, offering new readings of James Joyce, Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf by situating their work within an early moment of globalization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Modernist art and literature aimed to engage with diverse cultures while preserving their unique identities. In his book "Modernism, Imperialism, and the Historical Sense," Paul Stasi delves into the intricate relationship between high modernist aesthetic forms and the structures of empire in the twentieth century. Through a comprehensive analysis, Stasi offers fresh interpretations of renowned authors such as James Joyce, Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf, placing their works within the early stages of globalization. By integrating insights from Marxist historiography, aesthetic theory, and postcolonial criticism, Stasi unveils how these authors' aesthetic expressions responded to and shaped their distinct historical contexts. This book, designed for a broad audience, particularly scholars of British and American literature, as well as students of literary criticism and postcolonial studies, provides valuable insights into the complexities of modernism and its global impact.

ISBN-13: 9781009415286