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Exploring the intersection of literature and social class, this work delves into the life and writings of Daniel Defoe, highlighting his influence on middle-class gentility in early 18th-century England. It examines how Defoe's narratives reflect and shape the values, aspirations, and challenges of the emerging middle class, offering insights into the cultural and economic shifts of the time. Through a critical lens, the book reveals the complexities of identity and social mobility in Defoe's era.
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Daniel Defoe and Middle-Class Gentility, Michael Shinagel
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- 2014
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- Title
- Daniel Defoe and Middle-Class Gentility
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Shinagel
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9780674423527
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of literature and social class, this work delves into the life and writings of Daniel Defoe, highlighting his influence on middle-class gentility in early 18th-century England. It examines how Defoe's narratives reflect and shape the values, aspirations, and challenges of the emerging middle class, offering insights into the cultural and economic shifts of the time. Through a critical lens, the book reveals the complexities of identity and social mobility in Defoe's era.