Solipsism and Solitude

The Alignment of Impressionism and Flânerie in Teju Cole’s Open City

Authors

  • Briana Finocchiaro

Abstract

Written for the author's First-Year Writing Seminar, this essay explores the ways in which Teju Cole's contemporary novel Open City evokes an Impressionist painting in both style and content and portrays the protagonist as a modern flâneur.

For additional context, listen to the author's reflection on the piece below.

Author Biography

  • Briana Finocchiaro

    Briana Finocchiaro is a member of Vanderbilt's Class of 2022.

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Published

2019-03-28

Issue

Vol. 1 (2019): Scaffold: A Showcase of Vanderbilt First-Year Writing

Section

Essays on Literature

How to Cite

Solipsism and Solitude: The Alignment of Impressionism and Flânerie in Teju Cole’s Open City. (2019). SCAFFOLD: A SHOWCASE OF VANDERBILT FIRST-YEAR WRITING, 1. https://www.ameriquests.org/index.php/UWS/article/view/4698