Flaubert Postsecular: Modernity Crossed Out by Barbara Vinken (English) Hardcove

Description: Flaubert Postsecular by Barbara Vinken Through the emblematic work of acclaimed French novelist Gustave Flaubert, this book contributes to the controversial discussion of modernitys relationship to religion. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description By his national affiliation and choice of genre, French novelist Gustave Flaubert can be considered emblematic of modernity. This book showcases his specific and highly refined imaginary as at once unique and symptomatic of an era. In particular, it contributes to the controversial discussion of modernitys relation to religion. At a time when new religious fundamentalisms throughout the world are on the rise, this has only become a more pressing issue. Through this single acclaimed author, we realize that modernity can only be understood in terms of its critical rewriting of religious dogma. Strikingly, already in Flaubert, this rewriting emerges in conjunction with questions of the Orient and Orientalism. Flauberts Orient is an Other that is always already within Western society. By highlighting the complexity of the relation between religion, modernity, and the Oriental, Barbara Vinkens discussion of these issues goes beyond simple binaries. Her Flaubert Postsecular is a model of scholarly research with far-reaching political implications. Author Biography Barbara Vinken is Professor of Comparative Literature and Romance Philology at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich. Her books include Fashion Zeitgeist: Trends and Cycles in the Fashion System (2004). Review "This book is not only one of a handful of the best works to have come out on Flaubert in a very long time; it is also, and in so many ways, paradigmatic for literary studies today." -- Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht * Stanford University *"Flaubert Postsecular opens up an entirely new perspective not only onto Flaubert as an emblematic figure of literary modernity, but also onto modernity itself. After Vinkens book, we will have to renegotiate what it means to be absolutely modern." -- Susanne LÜdemann * author of Politics of Deconstruction: A New Introduction to Jacques Derrida (2014) *"Flaubert Postsecular is a fine addition to Flaubert studies that will prove useful, in particular to readers interested in the Classics, myths, and religions; Vinken excels on these topics." -- Éric Le Calvez * Nineteenth-Century French Studies * Long Description By his national affiliation and choice of genre, French novelist Gustave Flaubert can be considered emblematic of modernity. This book showcases his specific and highly refined imaginary as at once unique and symptomatic of an era. In particular, it contributes to the controversial discussion of modernitys relation to religion. At a time when new religious fundamentalisms throughout the world are on the rise, this has only become a more pressing issue. Through this single acclaimed author, we realize that modernity can only be understood in terms of its critical rewriting of religious dogma. Strikingly, already in Flaubert, this rewriting emerges in conjunction with questions of the Orient and Orientalism. Flauberts Orient is an Other that is always already within Western society. By highlighting the complexity of the relation between religion, modernity, and the Oriental, Barbara Vinkens discussion of these issues goes beyond simple binaries. Her Flaubert Postsecular is a model of scholarly research with far-reaching political implications. Review Quote "This book is not only one of a handful of the best works to have come out on Flaubert in a very long time; it is also, and in so many ways, paradigmatic for literary studies today." Details ISBN0804780641 Author Barbara Vinken Short Title FLAUBERT POSTSECULAR Pages 480 Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804780641 ISBN-13 9780804780643 Media Book Format Hardcover Publication Date 2015-07-15 Year 2015 Imprint Stanford University Press Subtitle Modernity Crossed Out Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2015-07-15 AU Release Date 2015-07-15 NZ Release Date 2015-07-15 US Release Date 2015-07-15 Alternative 9780804780650 DEWEY 843/.8 Audience Professional & Vocational Series Cultural Memory in the Present We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159469856;

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