The French Revolution And The English Novel

By Allene Gregory, Allene Gregory 1887-1947 Allen, Allene Gregory Allen

Book Overview

The French Revolution And The English Novel is a book written by Allene Gregory that explores the impact of the French Revolution on the English novel. The book delves into the ways in which English novelists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries were influenced by the events of the French Revolution, and how they responded to the political and social changes that were taking place in Europe at the time.Through a series of case studies, the author examines the works of a number of prominent English novelists, including Jane Austen, William Godwin, and Mary Shelley, among others. The book explores how these writers engaged with the ideas and themes of the French Revolution, and how they sought to address the social and political issues of their time through their fiction.The French Revolution And The English Novel offers a fascinating insight into the relationship between literature and history, and provides a nuanced understanding of the ways in which literature can reflect and respond to the world around it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, the French Revolution, or the intersection between politics and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163106909
• ISBN13: 9781163106907
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"