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Bloomsbury Fetish, The: Literature, Cinema, Visual Art

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Explore the growing phenomenon of object fetishism through this academic study by Bloomsbury. This book examines the connection between fetishism and artistic creativity, looking closely at how a poetics of detail functions within various creative mediums. By analyzing the works of authors like Flaubert, the text explores how specific details drive artistic expression. Massimo Fusillo provides a deep look into the subject by combining historicist approaches with theoretical speculation. The research builds upon the foundational ideas of Marx, Freud, and Benjamin to identify distinct interpretive patterns. Readers will find analysis on how fetishism relates to themes of seduction and memory activation across a wide range of subjects, from Apollonius of Rhodes to Max Ophuls and Goethe. This work is an essential resource for those studying film history, criticism, and the visual arts. It offers a unique perspective on how objects function within literature and cinema, making it a valuable addition to any academic library or collection focused on art history and cultural theory.

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Analyzes the connection between object fetishism and artistic creativity through a detailed study of literature and the visual arts.

Examines the poetics of detail using the specific writing style of Flaubert as a primary example.

Builds on established theoretical frameworks from major thinkers including Marx, Freud, and Benjamin.

Identifies various interpretive patterns of fetishism such as seduction and memory activation.

Covers a broad historical spectrum ranging from Apollonius of Rhodes to Max Ophuls and Goethe.

Combines historicist research methods with theoretical speculation for a comprehensive academic study.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 September 2017
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