| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Meridian, crossing aesthetics
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Meridian (Stanford, Calif.)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Ur-ability : force and image from Kant to Benjamin -- Hölderlin's peace -- Poetic reason of state : Baudelaire and the multitudes -- Arnold's resignation -- Epilogue : making room for reason. |
| Summary |
This book argues that the theory of force elaborated in Immanuel Kant's aesthetics (and in particular, his theorization of the dynamic sublime) is of decisive importance to poetry in the nineteenth century and to the connection between poetry and philosophy over the last two centuries. Inspired by his deep engagement with the critical theory of Walter Benjamin, who especially developed this Kantian strain of thinking, Kevin McLaughlin uses this theory of force to illuminate the work of three of the most influential nineteenth-century writers in their respective national traditions: Friedrich H. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804 -- Influence.
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Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. |
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Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. |
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Poetry, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
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Poetry, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Aesthetics, Modern -- 20th century.
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Aesthetics, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Philosophy, Modern -- 20th century.
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Philosophy, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McLaughlin, Kevin, 1959- author. Poetic force 9780804791007 (DLC) 2014020013 (OCoLC)880237482 |
| ISBN |
9780804792288 (electronic book) |
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0804792283 (electronic book) |
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9780804791007 |
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0804791007 |
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