Victorian Childrens Literature

Experiencing Abjection, Empathy, and the Power of Love

Autori

• Ruth Y. Jenkins

Parametri

• 204 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
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Exploring the relationship between Victorian children's literature and the psychic development of its readers, the book delves into how social, economic, religious, and national transformations shaped identities during this period. Utilizing Julia Kristeva's theory of abjection, Ruth Y. Jenkins examines cultural anxieties and social tensions present in the works of notable authors such as Kingsley, MacDonald, and Carroll, offering insights into the intricate dynamics between literature and identity formation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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