Epistolary Fiction in Europe, 1500 1850

Autori

• Thomas O. Beebee

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the evolution of epistolary fiction from the Renaissance to the mid-nineteenth century, this work examines how the genre leveraged the significance of letter writing. It delves into various themes such as letter writing manuals, gender dynamics, and self-referential letters. The author highlights contributions from notable writers like Austen, Balzac, and Dostoevsky, while also providing a bibliography of key European epistolary works up to 1850, showcasing the genre's rich historical context and influence.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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