9781332328840 - On the Limits of Descriptive Writing, Apropos of Lessing's Laocoon (Classic Reprint) di Bryant, Frank Egbert (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This early and influential work in literary theory contends that literature and art, while sharing the aim of representing reality, do so through different approaches and techniques. The author argues that descriptive writing is best when it captures the gradual progression of a scene, while visual art must rely on a single, defining moment to convey its meaning. The author posits that this distinction naturally lends visual art to the depiction of actions or events, while literature excels at characterizing subjects. The author further argues that the range and versatility of language allow literary descriptions to evoke richer, more layered mental images than images created through the use of forms and colors, despite the inherent slowness of language acquisition compared to visual perception. The book's thoughtful exploration of the relationship between language and perception has had a significant impact on literary theory and criticism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.