White, H
The Content of the Form Narrative Discourse and Historical Representation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801841156
- author:
- White, H
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 264
- Genre:
- Historiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hayden White explores how meaning is created in art and literature, examining the problems of interpretation across different historical periods. He argues that history can only have meaning through the narrative imagination, which transforms the present into a fulfillment of a past. The key to this process lies in "the content of the form," where our narrative capacities shape our understanding of history. This book delves into the relationship between consciousness and history, revealing how our perceptions invest meaning into historical events. By examining these concepts, White sheds light on the complex nature of historical representation and the role of language in shaping our understanding of the past.
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