Title: Harm's way
First published: 2009
Description: In this unconventional study of the 18th century novel, Macpherson (English, the Ohio State University) argues that accident and injury, rather than volition and intention, are key elements in the early realist novel's view of personhood and belonging. She offers fresh readings of Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding, demonstrating that the liberal counter-tradition which she explores emerges from 18th century novels based on questions about agency and from contemporary developments in laws of 'strict liability.'
Subjects: Justice in literature, Murder in literature, Love in literature, History and criticism, Liability (Law) in literature, English fiction, Law and literature, Agent (Philosophy) in literature, Act (Philosophy) in literature, History, English fiction, history and criticism, 18th century, Romans, Verantwortlichkeit, Roman, Realisme (letterkunde), Infraction contre l'intégrité corporelle, Responsabilité (droit), Roman anglais, Personne privée
LC classification: PR858.L39 M33 2009