Listening in the Silence in Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) and Heart of Glass (1976) -- Sound and Nostalgia in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010) -- The Critical Potential of Romantic Melancholy in Into the Abyss: A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life (2011) -- Conclusion -- Conclusion: Herzog's Romantic Cinema -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Aesthetic Anxiety analyzes uncanny repetition in psychology, literature, philosophy, and film, and produces a new narrative about the centrality of aesthetics in modern subjectivity. The often horrible, but sometimes also enjoyable, experience of anxiety can be an aesthetic mode as well as a psychological state. Johnson's elucidation of that state in texts by authors from Kant to Rilke demonstrates how estrangement can produce attachment, and repositions Romanticism as an engine of modernity.
The narrative explores the author's journey with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, revealing how it shaped their life experiences, including a tumultuous relationship, the loss of a son, and the suicide of a nephew. Through these trials, the author reflects on feelings of hopelessness and the impact on personal aspirations, such as abandoning an Olympic dream and an early teaching career. Ultimately, the story highlights resilience and the discovery of a meaningful life, emphasizing that mental health challenges do not define one's identity or worth.
The book invites readers to explore a collection of reflections that celebrate the beauty of love and life while acknowledging heartbreak and tears. Through shared dreams and memories, it captures the essence of daily experiences, blending reality with fantasy. The narrative emphasizes the diversity and unpredictability of life, highlighting the mix of good and bad days that shape our journey, often beyond our control.
The book delves into Tocqueville's perspectives on various societal aspects, including religion, family dynamics, gender roles, and political structures, as well as his views on Native Americans, white southerners, slavery, and the military. It argues that these insights contribute to the development of a distinct American honor code, blending aristocratic notions of honor with the realities of a modern democratic and capitalist framework.
Focusing on a pivotal yet overlooked venue in Shakespeare's era, the narrative explores the significance of the playhouse at Newington Butts during a brief but impactful period in June 1594. It served as a temporary home for two theatrical companies that would later shape London's theatrical landscape, highlighting the intersection of Shakespeare's career with the broader evolution of theatre during this golden age. The book sheds light on the dynamics and cultural implications of this crucial moment in theatrical history.
An Early Elizabethan Playing Company and Its Legacy
The book explores the significant contributions of Leicester's Men to the evolution of Shakespearean theatre, highlighting their influence on early performance styles and practices. Through extensive research and new discoveries, it reveals the intriguing lives of the first Elizabethan actors, offering a rich historical context for understanding this pivotal period in theatrical history.
The book delves into the concept of honor as interpreted by Enlightenment philosophers Locke and Rousseau, revealing the complexities and shortcomings of Enlightenment thought in shaping moral obligation. It poses challenging questions for political scientists, philosophers, and communitarians, urging readers to critically assess the implications of Enlightenment liberalism on governance, familial relationships, societal structures, and economic perspectives.
Exploring the depths of human emotion, this book invites readers to embark on a reflective journey through laughter, heartache, and personal growth. The author shares intimate memories and thoughts, encouraging readers to connect with their own experiences. Each page reveals the complexities of life, offering moments of joy and sorrow that resonate universally. The narrative encourages contemplation and re-examination, making it a poignant exploration of shared feelings and inner thoughts.
This exploration of Romantic depictions of memory as a faculty of body as well as of mind analyzes representations of remembrance in Jena Romantic texts. When these texts pose questions about memory's employment and depiction in art - about the aestheticization of recollection - they reveal serious doubt about the explanatory ability of the philosophical, psychological and aesthetic discourses against which Romantic, and modern, thought is constructed.