Beautiful boredom : idleness and feminine self-realization in the Victorian novel /

Beautiful boredom : idleness and feminine self-realization in the Victorian novel /

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Author / Creator:	Maynard, Lee Anna, 1973-
Imprint:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2009.
Description:	vii, 190 p. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	English fiction -- 19th century -- History and criticism. Boredom in literature. Self-consciousness (Awareness) in literature. Boredom in literature. English fiction. Self-consciousness (Awareness) in literature. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7887946

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ISBN:	9780786445554 (pbk.: alk. paper) 0786445556 (pbk.: alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Boredom in these works is an important means through which female characters are able to achieve a greater sense of self-awareness. The author examines both the deleterious and restorative aspects of boredom and shows how this subtle theme has continued to be used by more modern authors"--Provided by publisher.

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Call Number:	PR878.B66 M39 2009
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