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Why we chase pain—and what it reveals about art, life, and our deepest urges.
This nonfiction exploration examines how suffering amplifies meaning in literature and culture, guiding readers to see why pain has long been a catalyst for insight, creativity, and growth.
Pain as a lens on life, art, and society is the central thread. The text traces how intense feeling has shaped poetry, criticism, and cultural taste, from ancient to modern times, and how societies have used suffering to test limits, unlock imagination, and mark progress. It uses historical voices and literary examples to show the complex pull of pain and the reasons people seek or resist it.- Understand the provocative link between pain, vitality, and creative expression.
- See how critics and authors have framed suffering as a force that sharpens perception and broadens culture.
- Explore examples that illustrate the clash between comfort and expressive depth.
- Consider the idea that collective resilience and artistic breakthroughs often ride on the back of hardship.
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At the Sign of the Hobby Horse (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, London, 2016
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Soft cover. Etat : Fine. A real nice clean unmarked large print softcover book. Excerpt from At the Sign of the Hobby Horse From earliest childhood my favorite exercise has been what might properly be called ligno-equestrianism. As soon as articulate speech was at my command, it was my practice to catch and mount, bare backed, any small, wild hobby which might happen to graze in the vicinity, and, with beating heart and flying hair, to ride it round and round the narrow enclosure of my immature ideas. Size: 9h x 6w. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 7194
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book masterfully explores the evolution of the literary heroine, tracing her transformation from passive ideal to a complex and self-aware figure. Set against the backdrop of social and intellectual shifts, the author delves into the literary depictions of women across centuries. Through incisive analysis, this book reveals the changing perspectives on women's roles, responsibilities, and agency as reflected in fiction. The author deftly demonstrates how literature has both shaped and been shaped by the evolving understanding of female identity. By shedding light on the intricate interplay between literature and society, this book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of the ways in which we have imagined and defined the very essence of womanhood. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330982129_0
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 266 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.60 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330982126
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