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Grotesque Figures: Baudelaire, Rousseau, and the Aesthetics of Modernity (Parallax: Revisions of Culture and Society),Used
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Charles Baudelaire is usually read as a paradigmatically modern poet, whose work ushered in a new era of French literature. But the common emphasis on his use of new forms and styles overlooks the complex role of the past in his work. In Grotesque Figures, Virginia E. Swain explores how the specter of the eighteenth century made itself felt in Baudelaire's modern poetry in the pervasive textual and figural presence of JeanJacques Rousseau. Not only do Rousseau's ideas inform Baudelaire's theory of the grotesque, but Rousseau makes numerous appearances in Baudelaire's poetry as a caricature or type representing the hold of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution over Baudelaire and his contemporaries. As a character in 'Le Pome du hashisch' and the Petits Pomes en prose, 'Rousseau' gives the grotesque a human form.Swain's literary, cultural, and historical analysis deepens our understanding of Baudelaire and of nineteenthcentury aesthetics by relating Baudelaire's poetic theory and practice to Enlightenment debates about allegory and the grotesque in the arts. Offering a novel reading of Baudelaire's ambivalent engagement with the eighteenthcentury, Grotesque Figures examines nineteenthcentury ideological debates over French identity, Rousseau's political and artistic legacy, the aesthetic and political significance of the rococo, and the presence of the grotesque in the modern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Grotesque Figures'? A: 'Grotesque Figures' explores how the work of Charles Baudelaire interacts with the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, particularly in relation to the aesthetics of modernity and the influence of the eighteenth century on Baudelaire's poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Grotesque Figures'? A: The author of 'Grotesque Figures: Baudelaire, Rousseau, and the Aesthetics of Modernity' is Virginia E. Swain.
- Q: What type of book is 'Grotesque Figures'? A: 'Grotesque Figures' is categorized as a criticism and theory book, focusing on literary and cultural analysis.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Grotesque Figures' have? A: 'Grotesque Figures' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Grotesque Figures' published? A: 'Grotesque Figures' was published on October 8, 2004.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: 'Grotesque Figures' is available in hardcover binding, which is generally more durable than paperback.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Grotesque Figures'? A: Key features of 'Grotesque Figures' include its in-depth literary analysis and the exploration of Baudelaire's engagement with Enlightenment ideas, particularly those of Rousseau.
- Q: Is 'Grotesque Figures' suitable for academic study? A: 'Grotesque Figures' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in literary criticism, modern poetry, and cultural studies.
- Q: What genre does 'Grotesque Figures' belong to? A: 'Grotesque Figures' belongs to the genre of literary criticism, focusing on the intersection of poetry, aesthetics, and historical context.