Andrew H. Miller
The Burdens of Perfection
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801477188
- author:
- Andrew H. Miller
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Burdens of Perfection: A Study of Moral Perfectionism in Nineteenth-Century British Culture By Andrew H. Miller This book explores the ethical orientation of nineteenth-century British literature, examining the works of essayists, poets, and novelists such as Mill, Arnold, Carlyle, Browning, Tennyson, Austen, Dickens, Eliot, and James. Miller argues that moral perfectionism was a pervasive aspect of Victorian culture, shaping the writers' concerns and ideas. By analyzing the period's literary output, Miller offers a fresh perspective on the Victorians and their ongoing influence on readers. The study responds to Stanley Cavell's contribution to ethics and philosophy of mind, providing a nuanced understanding of the ethical dimensions of nineteenth-century British literature. Miller's work provides a valuable insight into the cultural context of Victorian Britain, shedding light on the enduring legacy of moral perfectionism in literature and beyond.
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