Joanne Parker
'England's Darling'
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719073571
- author:
- Joanne Parker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 1.5 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Anglo-Saxon 500-1000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alfred the Great was a pivotal figure in the British popular imagination during the Victorian era. A cult surrounding the king developed, with numerous public statues, paintings, and texts published about him. This phenomenon has received little attention in academic circles, despite its significance. Joanne Parker's 'England's Darling' seeks to address this gap in knowledge by examining how Alfred was reworked by 19th-century authors and artists. The book explores the connections between Alfred's reign and Victorian ideals on leadership, law, religion, commerce, education, and the Empire. By shedding light on this fascinating period, Parker provides a nuanced understanding of the cultural landscape of the time. The study concludes by investigating why Alfred fell out of favor as 'England's darling'. This thought-provoking analysis will be of interest to scholars of history, cultural history, literature, and art history.
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