Parsons, Alexandra
Luminous Presence: Derek Jarman's Life-Writing
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526171573
- author:
- Parsons, Alexandra
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MANCHESTER UNIV PR
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Derek Jarman's writing has long been overshadowed by his groundbreaking filmmaking and activism. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Jarman's prolific literary output, exploring the ways in which he used self-reflexive writing to respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis. Through an examination of Jarman's autobiographical works, such as Modern Nature and Smiling in Slow Motion, Alexandra Parsons reveals the remarkable depth and range of his writing. Spanning his career, Luminous Presence sheds new light on Jarman's role in shaping queer representation in literature, art, and film from the 1980s onwards. This book will be of great interest to scholars, students, and readers of queer histories in literature, art, and film, offering a fresh perspective on a key figure in contemporary cultural history.
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