Representing Repulsion; The Aesthetics of Disgust in Contemporary Women's Writing in French and German

by Katie Jones

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Disgust is a strong, immediate visceral reaction. While it may feel like a purely instinctive response, the cultural meanings ascribed to particular objects, bodies or behaviours play a significant role in determining whether or not they are experienced as disgusting. This interplay between bodies and ideas makes disgust a powerful source of metaphor in narrative fiction. For women's writing, disgust is particularly problematic due to a misogynistic...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:3034308620

ISBN13:9783034308625

Release Date:August 2013

Publisher:Peter Lang UK

Length:288 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.8" x 8.8"

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Representing Repulsion; The Aesthetics of Disgust in Contemporary Women's Writing in French and German

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