McGregor, Robert Kuhn

Conundrums for the Long Week-End: England, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Lord Peter Wimsey

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ISBN 13:: 9781606353004
author:: McGregor, Robert Kuhn
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Kent State University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.45 kg
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Science Fiction & Fantasy,
Condition:: New
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Lord Peter Wimsey-amateur detective, man of fashion, talented musician, and wealthy intellectual-is known to legions of readers. His enduring presence and popularity is a tribute to his creator, Dorothy L. Sayers, who brought Lord Peter to life during a pivotal moment in British history. In Conundrums for the Long Week-End, Robert McGregor and Ethan Lewis explore how Sayers used her fictional hero to comment on the social upheaval of the time, including the impact of world wars, the decline of the aristocracy, and the struggle for women's equality. This collection of essays delves into the ways in which Sayers' works reflect the changing values and attitudes of post-war Britain. By examining Lord Peter Wimsey's character and the literary context in which he was created, the authors shed new light on the enduring relevance of Sayers' writing. Through their analysis, McGregor and Lewis demonstrate how Sayers' works continue to offer insights into the complexities of human nature and the social issues of the time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literary criticism, the history of detective fiction, or the cultural context of post-war Britain.

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