Mathews uses a limited definition of paranormal, and examines works set, for the most part, in a relatively realistic modern world inhabited by both humans and paranormal beings.
Mathews uses a limited definition of paranormal, and examines works set, for the most part, in a relatively realistic modern world inhabited by both humans and paranormal beings.
The afterlife of character, 1726-1825
by ebrary, Inc, Brewer, David A., (David Allen)
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The afterlife of character, 1726-1825
by Brewer, David A., (David Allen)
fromMaterial texts
"The Afterlife of Character, 1726-1825 reconstructs how eighteenth-century British readers invented further adventures for beloved characters, including Gulliver, Falstaff, Pamela, and Tristram Shandy. Far from being close-ended and self-contained, the novels and plays in which …
The afterlife of character, 1726-1825
by Brewer, David A., (David Allen)
fromMaterial texts
"The Afterlife of Character, 1726-1825 reconstructs how eighteenth-century British readers invented further adventures for beloved characters, including Gulliver, Falstaff, Pamela, and Tristram Shandy. Far from being close-ended and self-contained, the novels and plays in which …
Cultural critic Marjorie Garber turns to the history of words, great writers, everyday speech, and the painted image to spin tales about the way we live. There are pieces on Jane Austen Syndrome, on forgery, on sequels (think George "Dubya") and on anachronism ("historical corre…
In this new book of essays, the author turns to the history of words, great writers, everyday speech, and the unspeaking, painted image to spin tales about the way we live.
In this new book of essays, the author turns to the history of words, great writers, everyday speech, and the unspeaking, painted image to spin tales about the way we live.