Author: Lena Linne

Title: Unlived Lives in English Literature: A Typological Study (Anglistische Forschungen)

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 287

Release Date: 2019-10-07

Details: What if the choices we make are not solely our own, but echoes of lives we never lived? In *Unlived Lives in English Literature: A Typological Study*, Lena Linne delves into the haunting realm of counterfactual thought, where fictional characters grapple with the weight of unchosen paths. This meticulously crafted exploration draws upon narratology and motifs, uncovering a typology of unlived lives across more than fifty seminal works, from the nineteenth century to contemporary literature. Linne's incisive analyses illuminate how authors like Henry James, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Beckett intricately weave the motif of the unlived life into their narratives, offering profound insights into the human condition. Prepare to embark on a journey through the corridors of imagination, where each turn reveals the poignant stories of what might have been, igniting a fresh perspective on choice, regret, and the intricacies of existence.

EAN: 9783825346621

Languages: English