ISBN: 9780243881925 - The Dublin University Magazine, Vol. 12: A Literary and Political Journal; July to December, 1838 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities and evolution of fictional portrayals of fashionable life in literary works from the 18th and 19th centuries. The author traces the development of the genre from its origins in the works of Richardson and Marmontel, through its popularization in the novels of Jane Austen and Alexandre Dumas, to its later manifestations in the works of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. Along the way, the author analyzes the changing social and cultural values that shaped these depictions, and highlights the enduring appeal of this genre in reflecting the aspirations and anxieties of its time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…