E.L. Risden
Pleasures of Literary Spatiality: Expanding and Contracting Settings
Pleasures of Literary Spatiality: Expanding and Contracting Settings
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Our sense of expandable/contractible space can influence how we process everything from Japanese gardens to mountain hikes and desert expanses, and writers often use this to create dramatic effect, character building, and thematic purposes. This study of literary spatiality yields fascinating results and reminds us of the value of different approaches to analysis and artistic enjoyment.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Most individuals effortlessly transition from smaller to larger spaces and back again without much conscious thought, barring conditions like claustrophobia or agoraphobia, or situations like medical isolation or incarceration. However, when we pay attention to our own movement within space, we unlock a range of sensory experiences that span from soothing to exhilarating, or even awe-inspiring. Our perception of expansiveness and contraction in space can significantly impact how we interpret various elements, such as Japanese gardens, mountain hikes, and vast desert landscapes.
Writers frequently employ spatial expansion or contraction to create dramatic effects, develop characters, and convey themes. Marie de France, for instance, utilized expanded spaces for adventurous journeys and travel, while initially employing contracted spaces for romantic encounters and then for spiritual devotion. Chaucer similarly employed expanded spaces for thrilling adventures, pilgrimages, and perilous situations, while using contracted spaces for friendly gatherings and storytelling. Dante and Milton, on the other hand, crafted expansive cosmologies while focusing on the intimate realms of suffering and profound spiritual achievement.
Exploring the literary spatiality yields intriguing insights, offers practical reading strategies, and serves as a reminder of the significance of diverse analytical approaches and artistic enjoyment.
Weight: 272g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476694931
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