Returning the Gift

Discover the intriguing exploration of gifts in Modernist literature with "Returning the Gift" by Rebecca Colesworthy. Published by Oxford University Press in 2018, this insightful hardback spans 282 pages and delves into the complex significance of gifts as portrayed in the works of notable authors such as Virginia Woolf, Jean Rhys, Gertrude Stein, and H.D. Drawing inspiration from Marcel Mauss's seminal 1925 essay, Colesworthy examines a rich tapestry of novels, autobiographical narratives, aesthetic treatises, and political writings. This thought-provoking volume invites readers to ponder important questions: What exactly constitutes a gift? What meaning do these gifts hold within the context of Modernist literature? Ideal for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, "Returning the Gift" is an essential addition to your bookshelf that deepens the understanding of the interplay between gifts and literary expression.