On Longing by Susan Stewart
Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection
This insightful work delves into the intricate relationship between objects and the human experience, exploring how everyday items become vessels of memory, nostalgia, and desire. Through a series of essays, the text examines the cultural and personal significance of collecting, souvenirs, and the miniature, revealing how these objects serve as tangible connections to the past and reflections of identity. By weaving together literary analysis, philosophy, and anthropology, the book offers a profound meditation on the ways in which material possessions shape our understanding of time, place, and self.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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