Satire in the Victorian novel (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Satirical Depths of Victorian Fiction

Frances Theresa Russell (Autor)

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2022
259 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406642187-8 (EAN)

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In "Satire in the Victorian Novel," Frances Theresa Russell undertakes an incisive exploration of the intricate interplay between satire and social critique in the 19th-century British literary landscape. Through a detailed examination of key works and authors, Russell elucidates how Victorian satire serves not only as entertainment but also as a profound commentary on societal values, politics, and morality. The book's literary style is both accessible and astute, incorporating a rich tapestry of textual analyses and historical context while interweaving thematic discussions on class, gender, and industrialization. As a scholarly contribution, this work positions itself within the broader discourse of literary criticism while offering fresh insights into the era's complex narrative techniques. Frances Theresa Russell, a noted scholar in Victorian literature, draws upon her extensive academic background and personal passions for the period's literary innovation to craft this compelling study. Her previous research and engagements with the cultural contexts of the time provide a solid foundation for her arguments, allowing her to convincingly articulate how Victorian authors employed satire as a means to challenge prevailing norms and expose societal hypocrisies. For readers interested in the fusion of literature and social critique, Russell's book serves as an invaluable resource. It not only deepens the understanding of Victorian novels but also invites contemporary readers to reflect on the enduring relevance of satire in addressing human follies. Engagingly written, "Satire in the Victorian Novel" is both an enlightening academic treatise and a thought-provoking journey through one of literature's most vibrant epochs.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.8.2022
• Einführung: Lauren Pearce
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Lauren Pearce
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century fiction • 19th-century satire • british novels • Charles Dickens Satire • classic novels • cultural studies Victorian • English • English fiction • English literature • History and Criticism • Irony in literature • Literary Analysis • literary analysis Victorian • Literary criticism • novelistic parody forms • Oscar Wilde wit • Ph. D. • Satire • satirical narrative techniques • Satirical Novels • social commentary analysis • Thesis • Victorian era authors • Victorian Literature • Victorian social critique