British Literature and Archaeology, 1880-1930 - British Literature and Archaeology, 1880-1930

Reveals how British writers and artists engaged with archaeological discourse as a crucial mode of conceptualising modernity at the turn of the twentieth century. Examining multiple literary genres and visual media from 1880-1930, the book traces archaeological discourse in discussions about sexuality, aesthetics, authenticity, and historiography.

About the author

Angie Blumberg is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Auburn University

Summary

Reveals how British writers and artists engaged with archaeological discourse as a crucial mode of conceptualising modernity at the turn of the twentieth century. Examining multiple literary genres and visual media from 1880-1930, the book traces archaeological discourse in discussions about sexuality, aesthetics, authenticity, and historiography. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Angela Blumberg, Angie Blumberg
• Assisted by: Anna Barton (Editor), Andrew Smith (Editor)
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781526161475
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-6147-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Interventions: Rethinking the Nineteenth Century; Interventions: Rethinking the
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Historical Events, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Archaeological Theory, Literary studies: from c 2000