Victorian Writing about Risk

Imagining a Safe England in a Dangerous World

Autori

• Elaine Freedgood

Serie

• Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture

Parametri

• 232 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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The exploration of risk geography is central to this book, which analyzes a diverse range of once-popular literature. It delves into how these narratives reflect societal perceptions of risk and the implications of those views. Through a critical lens, the author examines the intersection of literature and real-world concerns, providing insights into the cultural and geographical dimensions of risk. The work invites readers to reconsider the relationship between literature and the evolving landscape of societal fears and uncertainties.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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