Essays about: "Nostalgia."

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  1. 1. Italy of the Grand Tour : The Representation of Italy in Two Novels

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Alessandra Sandoni; [2023]
    Keywords : italy; grand tour; henry james; e.m. forster; daisy miller; where angels fear to tread;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the representation of Italy and Italians in Henry James’ Daisy Miller and E.M. Forster’s Where Angels Fear to Tread. In a close reading of the two novels, with the use of the theory of the Triangle of Representation and the concept of Imperialist nostalgia, recurring themes in connection to the Grand Tour have been found. READ MORE

  3. 2. "But Maybe They Should Feel Lost": Magical Literariness in the Computer Game Kentucky Route Zero

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Anna Ishchenko; [2023]
    Keywords : intermediality; video games; magical realism; literariness;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the poetical interplays of the contemporary magical realist computer game Kentucky Route Zero. Through the notion of literariness coined by the Russian formalists, the work centers on the ways the game operates with the established conventions of magical realism. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring the Link Between Identity and Analogue Cameras

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Roos Jannetje Jacoba van der Borg; Greta Ezerskyte; [2023]
    Keywords : identity; nostalgia; authenticity; consumption; film cameras; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This research aims to explore how identity is shaped through the consumption of film cameras. Identity can be formed in numerous ways, through norms and values, social relationships, and much more. In the digital era, there is a lot of pressure on creating and maintaining identity quickly, as social media speeds up identity building practices. READ MORE

  5. 4. Voices Once Lost : on Connexions in nineteenth century Swedish Geaticism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Lykke Engvall; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis studies how the early nineteenth century periodical Iduna, published by the influential Geatish Society from 1811 until 1844, portrayed and shaped their idea of Sweden’s past. Of particular interest to this thesis is how this past was narrated through the use of emotions and how these emotions functioned. READ MORE

  6. 5. Echoes of the past: A Qualitative Study on Personal and Historical Nostalgia and their Impact on Consumer Identity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Filippa Möller; Linnéa Wrobel; [2023]
    Keywords : Nostalgia; personal nostalgia; historical nostalgia; Consumer Culture Theory CCT ; Belk; Goffman; Holt; identity; identity myths; self-presentation; possessions; consumption; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore young consumers' identity creation in the context of nostalgic consumption and marketing. The study seeks to deepen the understanding of how young consumers construct their identities by exploring the impact of two forms of nostalgia, personal and historical. READ MORE