A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful (Oxford World's Classics)
Often labelled as €˜indescribable€, the sublime is a term that has been debated for centuries amongst writers, artists, philosophers and theorists. Usually related to ideas of the great, the awe-inspiring and the overpowering, the sublime has become a complex yet crucial concept in many disciplines. Offering historical overviews and explanations, Philip Shaw looks at:
This remarkably clear study of what is, in essence, a term which evades definition, is essential reading for students of literature, critical and cultural theory.
Country | USA |
Manufacturer | Routledge |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9780415268486 |
ReleaseDate | 2005-12-17 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780415268486 |