Focusing on the representation of the Edwardian era in popular television dramas like Downton Abbey, this book delves into themes of class, gender, and politics. It analyzes how these shows reflect historical contexts and contemporary societal issues, revealing the ongoing fascination with the early twentieth century and its implications for modern audiences.
This study examines representations of tuberculosis in Victorian fiction, analyzing consumptive characters for insights into how society viewed this 'dread disease' and its sufferers, and revealing the myths which surrounded this socially significant illness. It displays, also, how popular assumptions were used as diagnostic tools by a frustrated medical profession.