Narrative Space and Time
Representing Impossible Topologies in Literature
Space is a central topic in cultural and narrative theory today, although in most cases theory assumes Newtonian absolute space. However, the idea of a universal homogeneous space is now obsolete. Black holes, multiple dimensions, quantum entanglement, and spatio-temporal distortions of relativity have passed into culture at large. This book examines whether narrative can be used to represent these &quote;impossible&quote; spaces.Impossible topologies abound in ancient mythologies, from the Australian Aborigines' &quote;dream-time&quote; to the multiple-layer universe of the Sumerians. More recently, from Alice's adventures in…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-134-51970-5
- EAN: 9781134519705
- Produktnummer: 17011895
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
- Seitenangabe: 236 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
Über den Autor
Elana Gomel is Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
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