Daniel Defoe´s writings have bred controversy since their first appearance in the eighteenth century: ´Robinson Crusoe´ fuels virulent disagreements among critics, while Defoe´s two scandalous women, ´Moll Flanders´ and ´Roxana´, can still shock us and challenge the range of our sympathies.This essential study:• takes a fresh look at these intriguing novels and leads the reader into close analysis of Defoe´s texts, encouraging an open-minded approach to interpretation• features chapters on the novels´ openings, conscience and repentance, society and economics, women and patriarchy, and the use of ´outsider´ narrators• provides useful sections on ´Methods of Analysis´ and ´Suggested Work´ to aid independent study• offers historical and literary background, a sample of critical views, and suggestions for further reading.Equipping students with the critical and analytical skills with which to approach Defoe´s work, this inspiring guide helps readers to appreciate the brilliance of the author´s writing and to enjoy the complexity of his fictional creations for themselves.
| Вес: |
501 |
| Ширина упаковки: |
1 |
| Высота упаковки: |
1 |
| Глубина упаковки: |
1 |
| Количество страниц: |
240 |
| Год выпуска: |
2011 |
| Автор на обложке: |
Nicholas Marsh |
| ISBN: |
9780230243200 |
| Издательство: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
