Yesterday's Self: Nostalgia and the Immigrant Identity
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The state of being called nostalgia has a history fraught with ambiguity and poetical connotation. In the late 17th century, nostalgic reminiscences were thought to be the symptoms of a deadly disease that shook one's mind and body. Today, we view nostalgia not as a medical condition, but as a bittersweet recollection of one's past joys and sorrows--the memories and treasures of an earlier self. And yet, there remains a category of individuals for...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0742513610
ISBN13:9780742513617
Release Date:August 2002
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.4" x 9.0"
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