Williams, Raymond
Culture and Society: 1780-1950
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784870812
- author:
- Williams, Raymond
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Social History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This collection of essays explores the complex relationship between economic reality and the imagination, tracing the development of materialist criticism in English literature from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century.
Through a range of topics, including British literary history and the works of writers such as George Eliot and George Orwell, the book examines how economic conditions shape artistic expression and cultural values.
Published in 2017, this work is a significant contribution to the field of literary criticism, offering insights into the ways in which economic factors influence the creation and reception of literature.
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