Nostalgia
Barbara Cassin
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Nostalgia
by Barbara Cassin, Pascale-Anne Brault, Souleymane Bachir Diagne
Published
2016
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Pages
96
ISBN-13
9780823269518
Description
"Nostalgia makes claims on us both as individuals and as members of a political community. In this short book, Barbara Cassin provides an eloquent and sophisticated treatment of exile and of desire for a homeland, while showing how it has been possible for many to reimagine home in terms of language rather than territory. Moving from Homer's and Virgil's foundational accounts of nostalgia to the exilic writings of Hannah Arendt, Cassin revisits the dangerous implications of nostalgia for land and homeland, thinking them anew through questions of exile and language. Ultimately, Cassin shows how contemporary philosophy opens up the political stakes of rootedness and uprootedness, belonging and foreignness, helping us to reimagine our relations to others in a global and plurilingual world"-- "Through a subtle reading of the writings of Homer, Virgil, and Hannah Arendt, Barbara Cassin produces an in-depth analysis, at once scholarly and personal, of nostalgia. Where does nostalgia come from? Where do we truly feel at home? Cassin explores the notion that nostalgia has less to do with place and more to do with language"--
Subjects
Between Friends
Hidden Philosophy of Hannah Arendt
Political Philosophy of Hannah Arendt
Political Reconciliation
Hannah Arendt and the Challenge of Modernity
Hannah Arendt
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Nostalgia?
This edition of Nostalgia has approximately 96 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Nostalgia?
For most readers, Nostalgia typically takes between 2h 0m and 1h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,000 words
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What is the word count of Nostalgia?
The estimated word count for Nostalgia is approximately 24,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Nostalgia?
Nostalgia was written by Barbara Cassin, Pascale-Anne Brault, Souleymane Bachir Diagne.
When was Nostalgia published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.