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On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection Paperback – December 19, 1992
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This highly original book draws on insights from semiotics and from psychoanalytic, feminist, and Marxist criticism.
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What Stands Out
Diverse Narratives
Explores a wide range of themes including miniature, gigantic, and the nature of collections, providing readers with unique insights into human experiences and artifacts.
Intellectual Depth
Offers profound philosophical reflections on memory and longing, appealing to readers seeking a deeper understanding of their emotional connections to objects and memories.
Timeless Relevance
Addresses universal themes that resonate across generations, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in the interplay of desire, memory, and material culture.
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| Item Weight | 1 lbs (450 grams) |
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Art Enthusiasts
Those interested in art and collecting will find insightful narratives about miniature and gigantic forms.
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Cultural Scholars
Researchers exploring themes of memory, collections, and cultural significance will benefit from its multidisciplinary approach.
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Curators and Collectors
Curators interested in the themes of souvenirs and collections can gain valuable perspectives from varied examples.
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General Readers
Casual readers looking for light reading may find the content too specialized and academic.
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Practical Collectors
Collectors seeking practical advice on collecting will find little actionable information within the theoretical discussions.
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Busy Professionals
Individuals with limited time may not appreciate the in-depth analyses and narratives that require focused engagement.
Product Description
On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection Paperback – December 19, 1992
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Answer: Miniature books, novels, Tom Thumb weddings, tall tales, objects of tourism, and nostalgia are some of the cultural forms analyzed. -
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What is the significance of focusing on souvenirs and collections in the book?
Answer: Souvenirs and collections are explored as objects mediating experience in time and space.
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- Miniature books, eighteenth-century novels, Tom Thumb weddings, tall tales, objects of tourism, and nostalgia.
- Relations of language to experience, body to scale, narratives to objects.
- Miniature as a metaphor for interiority, gigantic as an exaggeration of aspects of the exterior.
- Souvenir and collection as objects mediating experience in time and space.
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