Dickens and the Children of Empire [Hardcover]

Wendy S. Jacobson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0333770447 | ISBN-13: 978-0333770443

Dickens and the Children of Empire examines the themes of childhood and empire throughout Dickens' ouevre. The prestigious group of contributors initiate and extend debates on the subjects of post-colonialism, literature of the child, and present childhood as an apt metaphor for the colonized subject in Dickens' work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'In their many and varied ways, the articles in Dickens and the Children of Empire interrogate modern constructions of childhood and empire, as espoused or subverted in works by writers such as Dickens, and examine the relationship between images of infantilism and imperialism. All of the articles in this diverse and imaginative collection will prove an invaluable resource for any student, researcher, or lecturer interested in Dickens, imperialism, and images of childhood...' - Jonathan Taylor, Loughborough University, MLR

About the Author

Wendy S. Jacobson is Senior Lecturer at Rhodes University, South Africa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (January 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333770447
• ISBN-13: 978-0333770443
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,597,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)