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Routledge Unspeakable: Literature and Terrorism Book

Name: Routledge Unspeakable: Literature and Terrorism Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between creative works and political violence with Unspeakable: Literature and Terrorism from the Gunpowder Plot to 9/11. Published by Routledge, this academic study examines how terrorism is represented in plays, novels, and films throughout history. Instead of offering simple or comforting narratives that reassure readers of their own moral standing, this work looks at how writers and filmmakers tackle the idea of acts that are often described as being beyond comprehension or "a deed without a name." The text traces these themes across centuries, analyzing the contributions of major figures such as William Shakespeare, Joseph Conrad, Henry James, Gillo Pontecorvo, Don DeLillo, John Updike, and Steven Spielberg. This book is a deep look into how art responds to historical moments of terror. It provides a framework for understanding how literature and cinema handle subjects that society often struggles to name or define. It is a valuable resource for students and readers interested in film history, literary criticism, and the cultural impact of global events.

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Examines the representation of terrorism across plays, novels, and films spanning several centuries.

Analyzes the works of major historical and contemporary creators including Shakespeare, Spielberg, and DeLillo.

Investigates how artists respond to acts of violence that are often described as being beyond human comprehension.

Provides a scholarly look at how literature avoids simple narratives to explore complex moral themes.

Traces the evolution of terror in media from the Gunpowder Plot through to the events of 9/11.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367248972
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 04 October 2019
Listed Since: 02 March 2019

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