Edith Nesbit`s contemporary fairy tales: The influence of childhood experiences on artistic manifestation

Authors : Fulya KİNCAL

Pages : 1179-1198

Doi:10.29000/rumelide.1316375

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Publication Date : 2023-06-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research conducts a comprehensive examination of the influence exerted by early life experiences on an author\`s literary corpus, with a particular emphasis on Edith Nesbit insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1858-1924);, the author of children’s novel, and her incorporation of childhood memories to enrich the contemporary fairy tale genre. Utilizing Melanie Klein’s insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1882-1960); theoretical framework, a renowned Austrian-British psychoanalyst, the investigation endeavours to deliver an exhaustive analysis of Nesbit\`s artistic persona. Nesbit\`s children\`s narratives, as modern fairy tales, embody an internal realm of unconscious reverie akin to Klein\`s concept of phantasy. Central to Nesbit\`s tales are young protagonists who confront challenges associated with separation from caregivers, the establishment of identity, reality appraisal, body image maturation, and object relations. Edith Nesbit\`s harrowing childhood experiences shaped her into the imaginative author she ultimately became. By delving into the realm of fantasy and creativity, Nesbit achieved a sense of completeness and resilience, allowing her to overcome her feelings of loss and vulnerability. This research aims to shed light on the complex link between a writer\`s formative years and their creative expressions by examining the remnants of Nesbit\`s early life experiences. Furthermore, by emphasizing Edith Nesbit\`s ability to transform her experiences into her artistic body of work, this study also demonstrates the power of artistic expression as a means of self-exploration and healing.
Keywords : childhood, fairy tale, Melanie Klein, phantasy, Edith Nesbit