Ancient Cultures of Conceit: British University Fiction in the Post-War Years

by Ian Carter

The campus novel is one of the best loved forms of fiction in the post-war period. But what are its characteristic themes? What are its prejudices? And what does it take for granted?

Originally published in 1990, this is the first study to connect literary, historical, and sociological aspects of modern British universities. It shows that the culture celebrated in British university fiction represents a particular view of humane education...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367339285
• ISBN13: 9780367339289
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 330 Pages