With the aim of encouraging a critical rereading of Mirbeau's most durable works, this study examines his problematic status as a producer of fictions, his use of humour and cruelty, and his treatment of social class and biological diversity, making detailed reference to four books written in the second half of his career: Le Jardin des supplices, Le Journal d'une femme de chambre, Les 21 Jours d'un neurasthénique and La 628-E8
| ISBN: | 9780719085901 |
| Publication date: | 30th June 2012 |
| Author: | Christopher Lloyd |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 132 pages |
| Series: | Durham Modern Languages Series |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: general Biography: writers Literature: history and criticism |
With the aim of encouraging a critical rereading of Mirbeau's most durable works, this study examines his problematic status as a producer of fictions, his use of humour and cruelty, and his treatment of social class and biological diversity, making detailed reference to four books written in the second half of his career: Le Jardin des supplices, Le Journal d'une femme de chambre, Les 21 Jours d'un neurasthénique and La 628-E8
Mirbeau's Fictions features in the following genres: Literary studies: general, Biography: writers, Literature: history and criticism
Mirbeau's Fictions is available in Paperback
Mirbeau's Fictions was written by Christopher Lloyd and published by Manchester University Press
Mirbeau's Fictions has 132 pages
Yes it is part of Durham Modern Languages Series series
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