Rawson focuses on the various disruptive forces in the literary culture of the Augustan period. Among other topics, he treats the crises in stylistic "urbanity" and in the "mock-heroic" styles of this fascinating period.
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In this study, first published in 1972 and now reissued in paperback, the author focuses on the various disruptive forces in the literary culture of the Augustan period upon "Nature's Dance of Death". His discussion concentrates on aspects of Fielding's writing in relation to Augustan culture and civilization. He also relates the works of some leading 20th-century authors to his overall theme. He treats, among other topics, the crises in stylistic "urbanity" and in the "mock-heroic" styles of this historically and artistically interesting period.
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Hardcover. First Edition. 280 Hardback. 266pp. A consideration of the disruptive forces in Augustan literature with significant focus on Henry Fielding and on the effect of the notorious Jonathan Wild on literature of the period. Neat green boards with gilt titles to spine. Dust wrapper is somewhat sunned to spine and edges, and is also a little rubbed. Very good copy in good dust wrapper Very good copy in good dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 9912
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