| Description |
1 online resource |
| Summary |
This book provides a clear historical and theoretical framework for reading three important novels published in Britain in the second half of the nineteenth century. Examining the novels by Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell, the book offers an analysis of their strategies for radical reforms and for the restructuring of society and politics through improvements in the living and working conditions of the working class.The Industrial Novels begins with an introduction of the Industrial Revolution, which is then followed by chapters devoted to a detailed discussion of each |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-96) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 21, 2015) |
| Subject |
Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855. Shirley.
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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Hard times.
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Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865. North and south.
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| SUBJECT |
Hard times (Dickens, Charles) fast |
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North and south (Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn) fast |
| Subject |
Industrial revolution in literature.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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Industrial revolution in literature
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| Genre/Form |
dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1443886572 |
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9781443886574 |
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