The Middle Class Novels of Arnold Bennett and Marie Corelli : Realising the Ideals and Emotions of Late Victorian Women.

The Middle Class Novels of Arnold Bennett and Marie Corelli : Realising the Ideals and Emotions of Late Victorian Women.

This book builds on the large volume of existing literature that details the social, moral and economic context in which women of this era operated. It further complements the smaller body of existing writing that probes the interior lives of women. However, where as these latter works use personal...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Crozier-De Rosa, Sharon
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Bennett, Arnold, > 1867-1931 > Criticism and interpretation.
Corelli, Marie, > 1855-1924 > Criticism and interpretation.
1800-1899
Women and literature > England > History > 19th century.
Middle class in literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • THE MIDDLE CLASS NOVELS OF ARNOLD BENNETT AND MARIE CORELLI: Realising the Ideals and Emotions of Late Victorian Women; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Section A: Introduction; Chapter 1
  • A History of Women's Emotions Using the Novels of Bennett and Corelli; Chapter 2
  • Using Fiction as a Historical Source; Section B: What 'to do'; Chapter 3
  • Learning for Life; Chapter 4
  • The Business of Domesticity; Chapter 5
  • Employment and Careers; Section C: The Spiritual Side of Life; Chapter 6
  • Religion and Spirituality; Section D: Romantic Relationships.
  • Chapter 7
  • Romantic LoveChapter 8
  • Sexual Desire; Conclusion: 'Forward! But Not Too Fast!'; Bibliography; Index.

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