Temporalities, Texts, Ideologies

This collection examines the role of time in literature, revealing how Temporalities, Texts, Ideologies critiques systems shaping individual and societal experiences.

In Temporalities, Texts, Ideologies, the authors present a comprehensive analysis of how time influences Classical and early modern literature. This collection of essays explores the intricate relationship between literary temporality and significant themes such as ontology, hierarchy, and politics. By examining a wide array of texts, from Homeric epics to eighteenth-century poetry on the Last Judgement, the contributors argue that the concept of time is central to understanding the frameworks that shaped the lives of authors throughout history and that continue to resonate today.

The volume is structured around four key themes, each highlighting the multifaceted nature of time in literature. The essays delve into how temporality is perceived as relational and politically charged, revealing the ways in which authors navigate the complexities of tradition and change, agency and determinism, and the broader social systems that influence individual experiences. Through this lens, Temporalities, Texts, Ideologies offers a fresh perspective on literary representations of time, responding to the recent 'temporal turn' in the humanities.

By engaging with contemporary critical trends, including ontological analysis and ecological criticism, this collection opens new avenues for research into the interplay between time, text, and context. The insights provided in Temporalities, Texts, Ideologies not only enrich our understanding of ancient and early modern literature but also challenge readers to reconsider the systems that govern our lives and the narratives we construct around them.