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OverviewA Political Biography of Sarah Fielding provides the most complete discussion of Fielding’s works and career currently available. Tracing the development of Fielding’s artistic and instructive agendas from her earliest publications forward, Johnson presents a compelling portrait of a deeply read author who sought to claim a place within literary culture for women’s experiences. As a practical didacticist, Fielding sought to teach her readers to live happier, more fulfilling lives by appropriating and at times resisting the texts that defined their culture. While Fielding often retreats from the overtly political concerns that captured the attention of her contemporaries, her works are daring forays into the public sphere that both challenge and reinforce the foundations of British society. Giving voice to those who have been marginalized, Fielding’s creative productions are at once conservative and radical, revealing her ambiguous appreciation for tradition, her fears of modernity, and her abiding commitment to women who must live within forever imperfect worlds. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher D JohnsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367875930ISBN 10: 0367875934 Pages: 276 Publication Date: 12 December 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. The Making of a Novelist Chapter 2. Her Own Story: The Adventures of David Simple Chapter 3. Familiar Letters between the Principal Characters of David Simple Chapter 4. The Governess, A New Experiment in Fiction Chapter 5. Forays into Literary Criticism Chapter 6. David Simple, Volume the Last Chapter 7. Collaboration and Innovation, The Cry Chapter 8. The Lives of Cleopatra and Octavia Chapter 9. The History of the Countess of Dellwyn ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher D. Johnson is professor of English and Director of the McNair Institute at Francis Marion University. His recent publications include a festschrift in honor of Jerry C. Beasley (2011) and essays on Henry and Sarah Fielding, Philip Doddridge, Oliver Goldsmith, and John Dryden. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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