Laurence W Mazzeno

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The Dickens Industry: Critical Perspectives 1836-2005Paperback, 1 July 2011

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Literary Criticism in Perspective
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Studies in German Literature, Linguistics, and Culture
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Literary Criticism in Perspective (Paperback)
Print Length
325 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Camden House (NY)
Date Published
1 Jul 2011
ISBN-10
1571135154
ISBN-13
9781571135155

Description

The story of the surprisingly fluctuating critical reputation of one of the great writers of the English language.

Undoubtedly the best-selling author of his day and well loved by readers in succeeding generations, Charles Dickens was not always a favorite among critics. Celebrated for his novels advocating social reform, for half a century after his death he was ridiculed by those academics who condescended to write about him. Only the faithful band of devotees who called themselves Dickensians kept alive an interest in his work. Then, during the Second World War, hewas resurrected by critics, and was soon being hailed as the foremost writer of his age, a literary genius alongside Shakespeare and Milton. More recently, Dickens has again been taken to task by a new breed of literary theoristswho fault his chauvinism and imperialist attitudes. Whether he has been adored or despised, however, one thing is certain: no other Victorian novelist has generated more critical commentary. This book traces Dickens's reputation from the earliest reviews through the work of early 21st-century commentators, showing how judgments of Dickens changed with new standards for evaluating fiction. Mazzeno balances attention to prominent critics from the late 19th century through the first three quarters of the 20th with an emphasis on the past three decades, during which literary theory has opened up new ways of reading Dickens. What becomes clear is that, in attempting to provide fresh insight into Dickens's writings, critics often reveal as much about the predilections of their own age as they do about the novelist.

Laurence W. Mazzeno is President Emeritus of Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

Author:
Laurence W Mazzeno
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 July 2011
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.85 cm
ISBN-10:
1571135154
ISBN-13:
9781571135155
Language:
English
Location:
Rochester
Pages:
325
Weight:
480.81 gm

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