Romanticism in Contemporary Australian Literature

Herausgeber: Peterson, Cyrus

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Australian literature refers to the written body of work produced by the people of the Commonwealth of Australia. Some of the prominent themes explored in this body of literature are national identity, migration, Australia's unique location and aboriginality. Romanticism refers to a movement of musical, artistic, intellectual and literary works which began in Europe. It was characterized by a disbelief of industrialization and science, emphasis on individualism and emotion, idealization of nature and exaltation of the past with a strong inclination for the mediaeval over the classical. It was most strongly represented in the literature, visual arts and music and influenced social sciences, historiography, natural sciences and education. Romanticism in Australian literature focuses on intense emotions as way of aesthetic experience, and places emphasis on emotions like awe, horror, fear and terror. The topics included in this book on romanticism in contemporary Australian literature are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. For all readers who are interested in this branch of literature, this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Murphy & Moore Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 694g
• ISBN-13: 9781639877164
• ISBN-10: 1639877169
• Artikelnr.: 68775478