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From Exchange to Co-inherence
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AbstractThis chapter traces the movement from ‘exchange’ to ‘co-inherence’ in Williams’ last three novels, including the early novel Shadows of Ecstasy since it was only published in 1932. That novel’s ambiguous central figure exemplifies Williams’ theory of transmutation of passion into energy, while he contradicts Williams’ convictions about exchange in love. Descent into Hell confirms that Williams’ emphasis has moved from equilibrium and equipoise to exchange and substitution. The term ‘stillness’ is highlighted as the most comprehensive term Williams can find for the reality that embraces and transcends exchange and substitution, and this is compared to the life of the triune God. ‘Stillness’, however, is treated more negatively in the final novel, All Hallows’ Eve, and co-inherence is the assumed framework of plot, character, and theme. It is apparent that Williams has found the comprehensive concept and image for which he has been searching in his previous six novels.
Title: From Exchange to Co-inherence
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AbstractThis chapter traces the movement from ‘exchange’ to ‘co-inherence’ in Williams’ last three novels, including the early novel Shadows of Ecstasy since it was only published in 1932.
That novel’s ambiguous central figure exemplifies Williams’ theory of transmutation of passion into energy, while he contradicts Williams’ convictions about exchange in love.
Descent into Hell confirms that Williams’ emphasis has moved from equilibrium and equipoise to exchange and substitution.
The term ‘stillness’ is highlighted as the most comprehensive term Williams can find for the reality that embraces and transcends exchange and substitution, and this is compared to the life of the triune God.
‘Stillness’, however, is treated more negatively in the final novel, All Hallows’ Eve, and co-inherence is the assumed framework of plot, character, and theme.
It is apparent that Williams has found the comprehensive concept and image for which he has been searching in his previous six novels.
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