Madness and the loss of identity in nineteenth century fiction / Judy Cornes.
| Author/creator | Cornes, Judy, 1945- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008. |
| Description | vii, 216 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "The text discusses how authors (Ambrose Bierce, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Chesnutt, Lillie Devereux Blake, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon) was influenced by contemporary events, how those experiences shaped contemporary intellectual thought regarding identity, and how the resulting concern with personal identity manifested in literary characters who were in search of or running from themselves"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007027409 |
| ISBN | 9780786432240 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786432241 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS 374.I42 C67 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |