The Lost Child in Literature and Culture

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The book explores the significance of the lost child figure in English-speaking and European literature and culture, presenting it as both a symptom and cause of profound societal trauma. It delves into how this trauma disrupts essential structures of identity, history, and language, highlighting the deep emotional and cultural implications of the lost child archetype. Through extensive analysis, it reveals the complexities surrounding this figure and its relevance to contemporary understanding of loss and identity.