Shipwreck Narratives: Out of our Depth

Shipwreck Narratives: Out of Our Depth explores the representation of shipwreck and its uses in creative, philosophical, and political works, examining historical narratives and their legacies, as well as novels, poems, films, artwork, and musical compositions that grapple with shipwreck. It suggests the spectacular productivity of shipwreck narrative and its concerns and logic have inspired anxious creativity in the last century.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Shipwreck Narratives: Out of Our Depth delves into the captivating world of shipwreck representation and its profound impact on creative, philosophical, and political realms. The book begins by exploring historical shipwreck narratives spanning two centuries, examining their enduring legacies and the narrative conventions employed in recounting these tragic events. Michael Titlestad, the author, highlights a diverse range of literary tropes, questions about representation, and the boundaries it imposes on narratives about historic shipwrecks.

In the second part of the book, Titlestad delves into a diverse array of artistic mediums, including novels, poems, films, artwork, and musical compositions, that grapple with the theme of shipwreck. Through these chapters, the reader is presented with a captivating glimpse into the prolific output of shipwreck narratives, as well as the myriad ways in which its concerns and logic have inspired anxious creativity throughout the last century. Titlestad's unique perspective, infused with his personal experience of shipwreck's destruction and the emergence of disorder, adds depth and significance to the narrative. He recognizes that shipwreck, symbolizing the breakdown of form and the advent of chaos, can be interpreted not only as a reflection of his neurological disorder but also as an enduring principle in tropology.

This book serves as a comprehensive exploration of how shipwreck has been depicted in various texts, ranging from historical narratives to fiction, film, and music. It sheds light on the ways in which shipwrecks serve as analogues for emotional, psychological, and physical fragmentation, offering a profound understanding of the human condition and the complexities of human experience. Shipwreck Narratives: Out of Our Depth is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the profound impact that historical events can have on our collective imagination.

Weight: 479g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030870409
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021