Sensational designs : the cultural work of American fiction, 1790-1860 /

This challenging book works towards a redefinition of literature and literary study. The texts the author examines are viewed not as works of art embodying enduring themes, but as attempts to redefine the social order.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tompkins, Jane P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1986, ©1985.
Colección:OUP E-Books.
Temas:
1700-1899
Geschichte 1790-1960.
American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
American fiction > 18th century > History and criticism.
Social problems in literature.
Literature and society > United States.
Roman américain > 19e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Roman américain > 18e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Problèmes sociaux dans la littérature.
Littérature et société > États-Unis.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
American fiction
Literature and society
Social problems in literature
Kultur
Roman
United States
USA
Fiction in English > American writers, 1789-1900 - Critical studies
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: The Cultural Work of American Fiction; I: Masterpiece Theater: The Politics of Hawthorne's Literary Reputation; II: What Happens in Wieland; III: The Importance of Merely Circulating; IV: No Apologies for the Iroquois: A New Way to Read the Leatherstocking Novels; V: Sentimental Power: Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Politics of Literary History; VI: The Other American Renaissance; VII: "But Is It Any Good?": The Institutionalization of Literary Value; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W.

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