Potkay, Adam
Hope: A Literary History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316513705
- author:
- Potkay, Adam
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 434
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 14.3 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hope: A Literary History by Adam Potkay explores the complex and multifaceted nature of hope. While often associated with virtue, hope can also be a passive daydream or a motivator for negative actions.
The author examines how hopes are shaped by societal norms, cultural context, and individual experiences. From the desire for world peace to the hope for revenge, Potkay delves into the various forms that hope can take, highlighting both its positive and problematic aspects.
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