The Orphan in Eighteenth-Century Fiction

The Vicissitudes of the Eighteenth-Century Subject

Auteurs

• E. König

Paramètres

• 277 pages
• 10 heures de lecture

• À propos de la littérature
• Art / Culture
• Fiction
• Sciences sociales

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Focusing on the evolution of the orphan figure, this study examines how societal and historical changes influenced its representation in literature from Defoe to Austen. By analyzing sixteen significant novels, it highlights the enduring appeal of literary orphans and their crucial role in shaping gendered identities, offering fresh insights into this recurring theme in eighteenth-century fiction.

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• Année de publication: 2014
• Reliure: (rigide)