The Ethics of Narrative: Essays on History, Literature, and Theory, 1998-2007

Hayden White, a influential historical theorist of the twentieth century, edited The Ethics of Narrative, which includes previously unpublished lectures and complete versions of published essays, appealing to students and scholars across the humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Cornell University Press

Hayden White, widely regarded as the most influential historical theorist of the 20th century, has written a book titled "The Ethics of Narrative." This collection of previously unpublished essays showcases a lesser-known side of White: his role as a public intellectual. The book covers a wide range of topics, including modern patriotism, European identity, Hannah Arendt's writings on totalitarianism, the concept of the historical museum, and the theme of melancholy in art history. White's insightful readings of Leo Tolstoy and Primo Levi are particularly noteworthy.

The first volume of "The Ethics of Narrative" is expertly introduced by editor Robert Doran, who provides clear explanations of the major themes, sources, and frameworks of White's thought. The book also includes five previously unpublished lectures and more complete versions of several published essays, offering readers a unique insight into White's late thought.

"The Ethics of Narrative" will appeal to historical theorists, intellectual historians, students, and scholars across the humanities, including literary and cultural studies, art history and visual studies, and media studies. White's profound insights and thought-provoking ideas make this book a valuable contribution to the field of historical theory.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501764745