This book brings together many of John Barrell's essays - some written especially for this volume - on the history and politics of culture in eighteenth-century Britain. It addresses a wide range of cultural practices - painting, sculpture, poetry, the law, the division of labour - discussing them in relation to such issues as sexuality, the body and representation and the distinction between public and private. The Birth of Pandora will interest all those involved with or interested in cultural history and cultural studies.
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This book brings together many of John Barrell's essays - some written especially for this volume - on the history and politics of culture in eighteenth-century Britain. It addresses a wide range of cultural practices - painting, sculpture, poetry, the law, the division of labour - discussing them in relation to such issues as sexuality, the body and representation and the distinction between public and private. The Birth of Pandora will interest all those involved with or interested in cultural history and cultural studies.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is lightly rubbed and worn along edges. Cover is lightly worn along edges. Spine is slightly shaken, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Cloth in dust jacket, illustrated, clean unmarked text, near fine copy in near fine dust jacket. Dust jacket housed in archival dust jacket protector.
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Rubberstamp to title-page. Some rubbing. VG. 23x15cm, xvii, 263 pp., PAPERBACK. Contents: The Private Comedy of Thomas Rowlandson; The Public Figure & the Private Eye: William Collins's 'Ode to Evening': The Public Prospect & the Private View: The Politics of Taste in 18th-Century Britain; "The Dangerous Goddess": Masculinity, Prestige & the Aesthetic in Early 18th-Century Britain; Visualising the Division of Labour: William Pyne's ' Microcosm'; Imaginary Treason, Imaginary Law: The State Trials of 1794; The Birth of Pandora & the Origin of Painting.
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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. Re-bound by library. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780333482889.
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Good. Size: 9x5x0; corner of the first inside page is wrinkled. the back cover has some dents and light scratches. the front cover has a light imprint of a partial glass ring.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 263 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Language, Discourse, Society. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.