The Complicity of Imagination: The American Renaissance, Contests of Authority, and Seventeenth-Century English Culture

The Complicity of Imagination: The American Renaissance, Contests of Authority, and Seventeenth-Century English Culture

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Format Kindle
Langue Anglais
Publié Apr 4, 2011
Éditeur Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10 0511887949
ISBN-13 9780511887949
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Robin Grey delves into the intricate connections between the American Renaissance and seventeenth-century English culture, highlighting how imagination played a crucial role in shaping authority and literary expression. Through a careful analysis of key figures and movements, the author draws parallels that reveal the evolving landscape of artistic and cultural identity.

The exploration uncovers how the interplay of imagination and authority not only influenced literature but also mirrored societal changes. Grey invites readers to consider how these historical contours shaped the narratives of both American and English identities, reflecting on power dynamics and cultural exchanges.

As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the act of creation is deeply entwined with the socio-political fabric of the time. Grey's work encourages a reevaluation of the ways in which imagination acts as both a medium of contestation and a site of collaboration, illuminating the profound complexities of cultural production in a pivotal era.

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