Read more
Informationen zum Autor The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London. Klappentext The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts. Zusammenfassung The topos of memory has played a significant role in anime over the course of its evolution as an art form and as a popular form of entertainment. This study provides an analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It highlights the prominence of memory in anime. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPreface 1. Theoretical Perspectives 2. Memory and Desire 3. The Archaeology of Memory 4. Memory as Quest 5. Split Memories 6. Memory and the City 7. Memory as Worldbuilding 8. Submerged Memories 9. Haunted Memories Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
