Hellas and the Historical Uncanny

In the poem "Hellas," Shelley attempts to negotiate political and visionary perspectives. "Hellas" must be read for the decentering repetitions which circumscribe history, language and psyche as versions of the Shelleyan uncanny.

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Published in:ELH 1991-10, Vol.58 (3), p.611-632
Main Author: Ulmer, William A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
19th century
Anonymous writers. Authors
British & Irish literature
Death
English literature
English speaking literatures
French speaking and English speaking literatures
Great Britain. Ireland
Historicism
History and sciences of litterature
History of literature
Language history
Literary criticism
Metaphors
Narrative history
Negotiation
Poetry
Political revolutions
Politics
Prophecy
Romantic art
Romantic poetry
Shelley, Percy Bysshe (1792-1822)
Unconscious mind
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Summary:In the poem "Hellas," Shelley attempts to negotiate political and visionary perspectives. "Hellas" must be read for the decentering repetitions which circumscribe history, language and psyche as versions of the Shelleyan uncanny.
ISSN:0013-8304
1080-6547
DOI:10.2307/2873458