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Pinpoint of Eternity: European Literature in Search of the All-Encompassing Moment

Pinpoint of Eternity: European Literature in Search of the All-Encompassing Moment

Peter Salm
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Studies the occurrence of 'pinpoints of eternity') or certain kinds of intensely experienced moments) in a number of key works of literature such as Dante's Divine Comedy, Goethe's Faust and Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus. The literary quest for the timeless moment in literature is a paradox that lies at the very heart of literature and this work assesses the poet's struggle against impossible odds to make his creation concrete and particular as well as of universal significance. Co-published with McMaster University
Language
English
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publisher
University Press of America
Release
May 27, 1986
ISBN
0819152099
ISBN 13
9780819152091

Pinpoint of Eternity: European Literature in Search of the All-Encompassing Moment

Peter Salm
0/5 ( ratings)
Studies the occurrence of 'pinpoints of eternity') or certain kinds of intensely experienced moments) in a number of key works of literature such as Dante's Divine Comedy, Goethe's Faust and Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus. The literary quest for the timeless moment in literature is a paradox that lies at the very heart of literature and this work assesses the poet's struggle against impossible odds to make his creation concrete and particular as well as of universal significance. Co-published with McMaster University
Language
English
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publisher
University Press of America
Release
May 27, 1986
ISBN
0819152099
ISBN 13
9780819152091

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