Hatred & civility
Subtitle: the antisocial life in Victorian England
By: Christopher Lane.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
Subjects: English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism; Misanthropy in literature; Literature and society -- England -- History -- 19th century; Alienation (Social psychology) in literature; Interpersonal relations in literature; Manners and customs in literature; Courtesy in literature; Hate in literature; England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century; Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901
Other titles: Hatred and civility
Description: "To understand hatred and incivility in today's world, argues Christopher Lane, we should start with Victorian fiction. Although the word "Victorian" generally brings to mind images of prudish sexuality and well-heeled snobbery, it has above all become synonymous with self-sacrifice, earnest devotion, and moral rectitude. Yet this idealized vision of Victorian England is surprisingly scarce in the period's literature - and its journalism, sermons, poems, and plays - where villains, hypocrites, murderers, and cheats of all types abound."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.