The Representation of Ruins as both Metaphor and Materiality in Thomas Hardy's Novels.

  • Published In: Papers on Language & Literature, 2024, v. 58, n. 4. P. 433 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: QI JUNJIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the representation of ruins in Thomas Hardy's novels, exploring their dual role as both metaphors for human ruination and as physical symbols of decay. It delves into how Hardy uses ruins to reflect on themes of mortality, the frailty of life, and the impossibility of restoration, while also examining their aesthetic and ethical implications in his storytelling.

Additional Information

  • Source:Papers on Language & Literature. 2024/10, Vol. 58, Issue 4, p433
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0031-1294
  • Accession Number:182547170

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