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Embodied
Victorian Literature and the Senses
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200 pages
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Exploring the representation of the human body in Victorian literature, this book delves into how physicality, health, and societal norms influenced literary works of the era. It examines various texts to reveal how authors grappled with issues such as gender, sexuality, and the medical discourse of the time. Through an analysis of characters and themes, the narrative highlights the complexities of bodily perception and its implications in Victorian society, offering insights into the cultural and historical context of the period.
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2008, paperback
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