| Description |
[xi], 229 p. |
| Series |
British literature in context in the long eighteenth century |
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British literature in context in the long eighteenth century.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Un jeune homme comme il y en a peu: Evelina and the masculine empire -- If a man dared act for himself: Cecilia and the family romance of the American Revolution -- The best were only men of theory: masculinity, revolution, and reform, 1789-1793 -- From men of theory to theoretical men: Smith, West, and masculinity at war, 1793-1802 -- A really respectable, enlightened and useful country gentleman: men of fashion, men of merit, and the rehabilitation of the landed gentleman -- Gentleman-like manner: gentlemanly professionals, merit, and the end of patronage -- You misled me by the term gentleman: a final farewell to foppery and nonsense. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
English literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
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English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
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Masculinity in literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781409427803 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9781409427810 (electronic bk.) |
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