The Impuritans

By: Wickham, Harve Y.

"The Impuritans" is an incisive work of literary and social criticism that explores the shifting moral and aesthetic landscape of the early 20th century. Writing at the height of the modernist movement, Harvey Wickham provides a spirited and often satirical critique of the authors he labels the "Impuritans"-figures such as James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, Marcel Proust, and Sherwood Anderson. Wickham examines how these writers challenged traditional Victorian values, replacing them with a new focus on realism, psychology, and sexual frankness.

The work delves into the philosophical foundations of modern literature, questioning the social consequences of abandoning established ethical norms in favor of artistic experimentation. By analyzing the most influential novels and essays of his day, Wickham offers a contemporary perspective on the cultural upheaval that defined the era. "The Impuritans" serves as an essential primary source for understanding the backlash against modernism and the complex debate over the role of morality in art. This volume is a significant contribution to the history of literary theory and cultural criticism, reflecting the tensions of an age caught between the past and a radical new future.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025731409
• ISBN13: 9781025731407
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"