Lesser breeds
Subtitle: racial attitudes in popular British fiction, 1890-1940
By: Michael Diamond
Series: Anthem nineteenth century studies
Publisher: Anthem Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism; Ethnic relations in literature; Ethnic groups in literature; Religion in literature; Race in literature; Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents: title: The yellow peril and the background to villainy; title: Chinese villains and masterminds; title: Gordon and Arab nationalism; title: French North Africa and the lure of the desert; title: The Sheikh and his imitators; title: Ghettoes and stereotypes; title: Jewish "pride of race"; title: The Jews and some famous authors; title: Jews on Jews; title: Coping with Africa; title: Blacks in the Caribbean and at home