John Halifax, GentlemanBroadview Press, 26 հոկ, 2005 թ. - 585 էջ This 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher’s son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class. This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and full annotation; the idea of the “gentleman” in Victorian culture, labour unrest in the early nineteenth century, and women’s roles in Victorian England are explored in the broad selection of contextual documents. |
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... live to the honor and glory of your name—our name—”' he is interrupted by his father: “My boy, there is only one Name to whose honor we should all live. One Name 'in whom all the generations of the earth are blessed.' In thus far only ...
... lives, permanently disbarred from such joy.”2 Since Fletcher frequently describes himself and his life in such terms, the crit— ics' equations are not unreasonable. Also lending weight to such argu— ments is Craik's frequent usage of ...
... lives that demon— strates a weakness and makes Halifax's character more human. Another indication of the importance of having a view of the domestic is that to Craik's mid—Victorian audience, Halifax's ability to raise sons who were ...
... lives and to fulfill a role within the family. And perhaps it is because they do fully participate within the family unit at the heart of the story that readers are sometimes startled when reminded of their disabili— ties. And finally ...
... live with brother Benjamin. A MhnmnsThmghwahmtMhnwnpubhfiwdinbookfixnr A Lyrefor a Life published. Selected stories from Avillon reprinted in cheap editions as Romantic Files and Domestic Stories. Poems (collected) published. With ...
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The Idea of the Gentleman in Victorian Culture | 499 |
Working Conditions and Labor Unrest in the Early Nineteenth Century | 509 |
Womens Roles in Victorian England | 525 |
Reviews | 537 |
Religious Issues | 553 |
Fictional Conterpoints | 566 |
Table of Dates of Relevant Events and Legislation | 579 |
Select Bibliography | 580 |