Nostalgia may seem fruitless, yet Ishiguro's novel When We Were Orphans reveals its potential force as a touchstone in a world marred by violence. And though melancholia may seem static or destructive, this text uncovers its active and productive potential. In fact, in a life wrenched by loss, these modes can drive a way of living that involves deep ethical commitment and attachment to justice.View full textDownload full textKeywordsmelancholia, trauma, nostalgia, ethics, justiceRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00111619.2010.500314
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