Corridors of Mirrors - The Spirit of Europe in Contemporary British and Romanian Fiction

Corridors of Mirrors examines the current notion of Europe as expressed in Romanian and British fiction. Brînzeu, working from both historical and contemporary literature, surveys symbolic notions of the common cultural links which seem to embody 'European' identity. In particular, the author examines the shift in post-Iron Curtain literary concepts of this ancient identity.

About the author

Pia Brînzeu is Professor of English Literature, University of Timisoara, Romania.

Summary

This work examines the notion of Europe as expressed in Romanian and British fiction. It surveys symbolic notions of the common cultural links which seem to embody "European identity". In particular, the author examines the shift in post-Iron Curtain literary concepts of this ancient identity.

Product details

• Authors: Pia Brinzeu, Pia Brînzeu, Pia Brnzeu
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.10.2000
• EAN: 9780761817468
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-1746-8
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 237 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 404 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Romania, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Regional Studies, Literary studies: general, Regional / International studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / Eastern