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The Politics of Sensibility

Race, Gender and Commerce in the Sentimental Novel

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Markman Ellis

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Focusing on the interplay between sentiment and politics, this work analyzes how sentimental novels of the late eighteenth century engaged with pivotal public issues such as anti-slavery movements, commercial morality, and the reformation of prostitutes. Markman Ellis argues that these novels were not just vehicles of emotion but actively participated in significant societal debates, revealing their role as influential political tools. By examining the political dimensions within the narratives, the book highlights the cultural importance of sentimental fiction in shaping public discourse.

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The Politics of Sensibility, Markman Ellis

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Titre: The Politics of Sensibility
Sous-titre: Race, Gender and Commerce in the Sentimental Novel
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Markman Ellis
Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
Publié: 2004
Format: rigide
Pages: 280
ISBN13: 9780521552219
Mots clés: Art / Culture, Cartes et voyages, À propos de la littérature
Évaluation: 3,85 sur 5
Description: Focusing on the interplay between sentiment and politics, this work analyzes how sentimental novels of the late eighteenth century engaged with pivotal public issues such as anti-slavery movements, commercial morality, and the reformation of prostitutes. Markman Ellis argues that these novels were not just vehicles of emotion but actively participated in significant societal debates, revealing their role as influential political tools. By examining the political dimensions within the narratives, the book highlights the cultural importance of sentimental fiction in shaping public discourse.