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Narrating the Prison
Role and Representation in Charles Dickens' Novels, Twentieth-Century Fiction, and Film
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Exploring the portrayal of prisons in literature and film, this study examines the divergence between fictional narratives and the realities of imprisonment in Britain and America. It highlights the role of prison metaphors in enhancing interpretations of various works, including those by Charles Dickens and twentieth-century prison novels and films. Additionally, the book delves into the ideological implications of these narratives, questioning how they shape cultural perceptions regarding the legitimacy of the prison system.
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Narrating the Prison, Jan Alber
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- Title
- Narrating the Prison
- Subtitle
- Role and Representation in Charles Dickens' Novels, Twentieth-Century Fiction, and Film
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jan Alber
- Publisher
- Cambria Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN13
- 9781934043608
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the portrayal of prisons in literature and film, this study examines the divergence between fictional narratives and the realities of imprisonment in Britain and America. It highlights the role of prison metaphors in enhancing interpretations of various works, including those by Charles Dickens and twentieth-century prison novels and films. Additionally, the book delves into the ideological implications of these narratives, questioning how they shape cultural perceptions regarding the legitimacy of the prison system.