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A Poetics of Forgiveness
Cultural Responses to Loss and Wrongdoing
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- 259 pages
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The exploration of forgiveness in literary studies is the focus of this work, which examines the connections between creativity and the act of forgiving. By developing the concept of "poetic forgiveness," it analyzes how literature and various art forms express forgiveness and contribute to discussions on conflict resolution. Through the lens of thinkers like Julia Kristeva and Jacques Derrida, the author investigates a range of historical and cultural contexts, from ancient texts to contemporary narratives, including film and photography, highlighting the transformative power of creative expression.
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A Poetics of Forgiveness, J. Scott
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- 2010
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- Title
- A Poetics of Forgiveness
- Subtitle
- Cultural Responses to Loss and Wrongdoing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- J. Scott
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 259
- ISBN13
- 9780230615311
- Category
- Poetry, About Literature, Social sciences, Maps and Travel, Philosophy
- Description
- The exploration of forgiveness in literary studies is the focus of this work, which examines the connections between creativity and the act of forgiving. By developing the concept of "poetic forgiveness," it analyzes how literature and various art forms express forgiveness and contribute to discussions on conflict resolution. Through the lens of thinkers like Julia Kristeva and Jacques Derrida, the author investigates a range of historical and cultural contexts, from ancient texts to contemporary narratives, including film and photography, highlighting the transformative power of creative expression.