Daniel Just
Transformative Fictions: World Literature and Personal Change
Transformative Fictions: World Literature and Personal Change
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Transformative Fictions: World Literature and Personal Change explores the nature of literary influence in centers and peripheries, the formation of transnational literary and pedagogical canons, and the role of translation and regionalism in how we relate to texts from around the globe. The author argues for a supranational but sub-global perspective of regions that emphasizes practical reasons for reading and focuses on the potential of literary texts to stimulate personal transformation in readers.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Transformative Fictions: World Literature and Personal Change delves into the intricate interplay between global literature and personal transformation over the past two decades. It explores the profound impact of literary influence on both centers and peripheries, the formation of transnational literary and pedagogical canons, and the role of translation and regionalism in shaping our engagement with texts from diverse corners of the world.
In this thought-provoking work, author Daniel Just advocates for a supranational yet sub-global perspective of regions, emphasizing practical reasons for reading and highlighting the transformative potential of literary texts. One of the central dilemmas in these debates revolves around the delimitation of world literature. The vastness and diversity of the world make it challenging for any single researcher to possess comprehensive knowledge and linguistic skills to engage with works from all countries. Recognizing this limitation, this book revitalizes literary theory by adapting it to the realm of world literature. It makes a compelling case for the enduring relevance of literature in the age of new media, highlighting the unique ways in which regional literatures activate readers and foster personal change.
Through a rich array of fictional and nonfictional writings by renowned authors such as Milan Kundera, Witold Gombrowicz, and Bohumil Hrabal, Just demonstrates how regional literatures offer distinct methods of engaging readers and prompting introspection. This book appeals to a broad audience interested in exploring personal growth through literature, but it is particularly valuable for literary professionals, researchers, postgraduate and graduate students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between global literature and personal transformation.
Weight: 352g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032290157
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