Relics of Death in Victorian Literature and Culture

Autori

• Deborah Lutz

Serie

• Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture

Parametri

• 262 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Morte
• Saggistica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the practice of cherishing objects once owned by the deceased in nineteenth-century Britain, this literary and cultural study delves into the significance of these possessions. It examines how these relics reflect societal attitudes towards death, memory, and loss, highlighting their emotional and cultural importance during that era. Through detailed analysis, the book uncovers the deeper meanings behind the act of memorializing the dead through material objects.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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