Public Sentiments

Structures of Feeling in Nineteenth-Century American Literature

Autori

• Glenn Hendler

Parametri

• 290 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Storia
• XIX Secolo

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The exploration of the "logic of sympathy" reveals how sympathetic identification in the works of notable nineteenth-century writers transcends personal emotion, becoming a powerful public sentiment. Glenn Hendler argues that this transformative emotion influenced social institutions and political movements, showcasing its significance in the literature of authors like Walt Whitman and Louisa May Alcott. By examining these diverse voices, the book highlights the collective impact of sympathy on society during this era.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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