Elaine Savory
The Cambridge Introduction to Jean Rhys
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521695435
- author:
- Elaine Savory
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 162
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This introduction to Jean Rhys's life and work provides a reliable and stimulating account of her literary context and critical reception. Elaine Savory offers close readings of Rhys's novels, including Wide Sargasso Sea, Quartet, and After Leaving Mr Mackenzie, as well as her short stories.
The book explores how Rhys's use of geography in her fiction relates to her relationships with metropolitan and colonial spheres, shedding light on the significance of her writing both in her lifetime and today. A valuable resource for students and scholars alike, this introduction offers a nuanced understanding of Rhys's work.
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