Writing Shame and Desire
Author | : Loraine Day |
Publisher | : Peter Lang |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 3039102753 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783039102754 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Writing Shame and Desire by : Loraine Day
Download or read book Writing Shame and Desire written by Loraine Day and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2007 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study combines psycho-social and literary perspectives to investigate the interdependency of shame and desire in Annie Ernaux's writing, arguing that shame implies desire and desire vulnerability to shame, and that the interplay between the two generates the energy for personal growth and creative endeavour.