In this fresh reading of seven of Hardy's major novels, Carson argues that the fiction is shaped by a pervasive anxiety about the body and about bodily disintegration. Starting with the many somatic images and metaphors within the novels, she uncovers a subtext about the threat of bodily and psychic dissolution that shapes both Hardy's powerful depiction of nature and his ambivalent treatment of women. Focusing on such neglected aspects of Hardy's fiction as the figurative dimension of his language and his treatment of ...
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In this fresh reading of seven of Hardy's major novels, Carson argues that the fiction is shaped by a pervasive anxiety about the body and about bodily disintegration. Starting with the many somatic images and metaphors within the novels, she uncovers a subtext about the threat of bodily and psychic dissolution that shapes both Hardy's powerful depiction of nature and his ambivalent treatment of women. Focusing on such neglected aspects of Hardy's fiction as the figurative dimension of his language and his treatment of minor characters, and his peculiarities of tone, plotting, and characterization, this study will substantially change the ways in which his works are interpreted.
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Add this copy of Hardy's Fables of Integrity: Woman, Body, Text to cart. $36.33, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Clarendon Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780198122234.
Add this copy of Hardy's Fables of Integrity: Woman, Body, Text to cart. $84.94, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Clarendon Press.
