Prosaic Desires

Discover the intricate tapestry of human desires in "Prosaic Desires," authored by a thoughtful scholar and published by Edinburgh University Press in 2010. This compelling hardback edition spans 224 pages and delves into the multifaceted nature of everyday longings as depicted in modernist fiction. The book presents a bold challenge to traditional psychoanalytic criticism, which often reduces desire to mere sexual or power dynamics. Instead, it employs continental philosophy to argue that human longings are not only diverse in their forms but also limitless in their expressions. Ideal for readers interested in literature, psychology, and philosophy, "Prosaic Desires" invites you to explore the profound complexities of what it means to desire in contemporary life.