Dominik Zechner, "The Violence of Reading: Literature and Philosophy at the Threshold of Pain" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
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The Bodily Experience of Reading
This chapter investigates the intricate dynamics between reading and the physical experience, framing reading as a transformative act that can embody forms of implicit violence. It examines the psychosexual interplay of masochism and reading through literary texts, particularly focusing on Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time.' Furthermore, it discusses contemporary literature's ability to evoke physicality and challenge traditional norms, emphasizing the disconnect between language and lived experiences.
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