Breathless

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Focusing on the intersection of early sound recording and literature, the book delves into how this technology influenced Modernism. Through analyses of works by notable authors, it reveals how the blend of human emotion and mechanical reproduction reshaped perceptions of mourning and death. The study encompasses various disciplines, linking poetry, theology, and metaphysics, while highlighting the evolving roles of technology and literature in shaping nostalgia and eroticism.