JOURNAL ARTICLE

BECOMING MY OWN AUTHORITY.

  • Published In: Journal of American Studies, 2023, v. 57, n. 4. P. 604 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: ROLLYSON, CARL 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the author's personal experience with studying the works of R.G. Collingwood and William Faulkner, particularly their ideas about the interpretation of history. The author highlights Collingwood's belief that historians should focus on understanding the thought patterns of historical figures rather than relying solely on written documents. The author also explores the novel "Absalom, Absalom!" by Faulkner, which follows two characters who piece together narratives and form their own interpretation of history. The article emphasizes the importance of using existing knowledge to create something new and the impact of T.S. Eliot's ideas on Faulkner's work. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of American Studies. 2023/10, Vol. 57, Issue 4, p604
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0021-8758
  • DOI:10.1017/S0021875823000403
  • Accession Number:173777012
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