The Afterlives of Eighteenth-Century Fiction
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Author Description
The Afterlives of Eighteenth-Century Fiction probes the adaptation and appropriation of a wide range of canonical and lesser-known British and Irish novels in the long eighteenth century, from the period of Daniel Defoe and Eliza Haywood through to that of Jane Austen and Walter Scott. Major authors, including Jonathan Swift, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding and Laurence Sterne, are discussed alongside writers such as Sarah Fielding and Ann Radcliffe, whose literary significance is now increasingly being recognised. By uncovering this neglected aspect of the reception of eighteenth-century fiction, this new collection contributes to developing our understanding of the form of the early novel, its place in a broader culture of entertainment then and now, and its interactions with a host of other genres and media, including theatre, opera, poetry, print caricatures and film.
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the dynamic processes of adaptation and appropriation that shaped eighteenth-century British and Irish fiction. It examines how canonical and lesser-known novels from authors like Defoe, Haywood, Swift, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Sarah Fielding, Ann Radcliffe, Austen, and Scott were reinterpreted and repurposed across various media and genres. The book argues that understanding these
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of adaptations of canonical and lesser-known British and Irish novels from the long eighteenth century.
- Discussion of major authors including Daniel Defoe, Eliza Haywood, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, and Walter Scott.
- Examination of lesser-known writers such as Sarah Fielding and Ann Radcliffe.
- Exploration of the early novel's form and its place in a broader culture of entertainment.
- Investigation of interactions with other genres and media, including theatre, opera, poetry, print caricatures, and film.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection is likely to be of significant interest to scholars and students of eighteenth-century literature and culture, offering a novel perspective on the reception and afterlife of early novels. The detailed examination of adaptations across various media suggests a rigorous scholarly approach, contributing to a deeper understanding of literary influence and cultural transmission. The inclusion of both major and minor authors indicates a comprehensive scope, promising to enrich existing scholarship on the period.
Page Count:
316
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
ISBN-10:
1107668581
ISBN-13:
9781107668584
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