About the book
One of the elements that many readers admire in Kierkegaard’s skill as a writer is his ability to create different voices and perspectives in his works. Instead of unilaterally presenting clear-cut doctrines and theses, he confronts the reader with a range of personalities and figures who all espouse different views. One important aspect of this play of perspectives is Kierkegaard’s controversial use of pseudonyms. The present volume is dedicated to exploring the different pseudonyms and authorial voices in Kierkegaard’s writing. The articles featured here try to explore each pseudonymous author as a literary figure and to explain what kind of a person is at issue in each of the pseudonymous works. The hope is that by taking seriously each of these figures as individuals, we will be able to gain new insights into the texts which they are ostensibly responsible for.
Editions of Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms
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- ISBN 9781351874816
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- ISBN 9781351874823
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One of the elements that many readers admire in Kierkegaard’s skill as a writer is his ability to create different voices and perspectives in his works. Instead of unilaterally presenting clear-cut doctrines and theses, he confronts the reader with a range of personalities and figures who all espouse different views. One important aspect of this play of perspectives is Kierkegaard’s controversial use of pseudonyms. The present volume is dedicated to exploring the different pseudonyms and authorial voices in Kierkegaard’s writing. The articles featured here try to explore each pseudonymous author as a literary figure and to explain what kind of a person is at issue in each of the pseudonymous works. The hope is that by taking seriously each of these figures as individuals, we will be able to gain new insights into the texts which they are ostensibly responsible for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms about?
One of the elements that many readers admire in Kierkegaard’s skill as a writer is his ability to create different voices and perspectives in his works. Instead of unilaterally presenting clear-cut doctrines and theses, he confronts the reader with a range of personalities and figures who all espouse different views. One important aspect of this play of perspectives is Kierkegaard’s controversial use of pseudonyms. The present volume is dedicated to exploring the different pseudonyms and authorial voices in Kierkegaard’s writing. The articles featured here try to explore each pseudonymous author as a literary figure and to explain what kind of a person is at issue in each of the pseudonymous works. The hope is that by taking seriously each of these figures as individuals, we will be able to gain new insights into the texts which they are ostensibly responsible for.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781351874816
Is Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms?
Jon Stewart, Katalin Nun
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Volume 17: Kierkegaard's Pseudonyms is available as ebook(ISBN 9781351874816) and pdf(ISBN 9781351874823)