The Racial Hand in the Victorian Imagination

Autori

• Aviva Briefel

Serie

• Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture

Parametri

• 236 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Libri di testo
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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This study delves into the significance of the racially identified hand as a potent narrative symbol in Victorian literature and culture. It examines how this motif reflects societal attitudes towards race and identity during the era, offering insights into the complex interplay between physicality and narrative. Through analysis of various texts, the book reveals the hand's role in shaping character perceptions and cultural narratives, shedding light on broader themes of race and representation in Victorian society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

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