by PhilipShaw (Author)
Often labelled as `indescribable', the sublime is a term that has been debated for centuries amongst writers, artists, philosophers and theorists. Usually related to ideas of the great, the awe-inspiring and the overpowering, the sublime has become a complex yet crucial concept in many disciplines. Offering historical overviews and explanations, Philip Shaw looks at:
This remarkably clear study of what is, in essence, a term which evades definition, is essential reading for students of literature, critical and cultural theory.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 184
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 24 Nov 2005
ISBN 10: 0415268486
ISBN 13: 9780415268486