Neo-Victorianism and the Memory of Empire by Elizabeth Ho (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Neo-Victorianism and the Memory of Empire by Elizabeth Ho Examining the global dimensions of Neo-Victorianism, this book explores how the appropriation of Victorian images in contemporary literature and culture has emerged as a critical response to the crises of decolonization and Imperial collapse. Neo-Victorianism and the Memory of Empire explores the phenomenon by reading a range of popular and literary Anglophone neo-Victorian texts, including Alan Moores Graphic Novel From Hell, works by Peter Carey and Margaret Atwood, the films of Jackie Chan and contemporary Steampunk science fiction. Through these readings Elizabeth Ho explores how constructions of popular memory and fictionalisations of the past reflect political and psychological engagements with our contemporary post-Imperial circumstances. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Elizabeth Ho is Assistant Professor of English at Ursinus College, USA. She is co-editor of the book Thatcher and After: Margaret Thatcher and Her Afterlife in Contemporary Culture (2010). Table of Contents Introduction: Neo-Victorianism and Improper Postcolonialisms1. Neo-Victorianism and "Ripperature:" Alan Moores From Hell2. Neo-Victorianism Down Under: Peter Careys Jack Maggs3. Neo-Victorianism South of Nowhere: Margaret Atwoods Alias Grace4. "Far-flung" Neo-Victorianism: Hong Kong and Jackie Chans Neo-Victorian Films5. Neo-Victorianism and Science Fiction: "Steampunk"6. Neo-Victorian-at-Sea: Towards a global "Victorian"BibliographyIndex Review By demonstrating that recovery from Victorias empire is a global cultural enterprise and by insisting on neo-Victorianisms import in a postcolonial present - where empire is a thing to be dealt with and not just a thing to be missed - Elizabeth Hos work refreshes our account of the field. Serious, engaged, and always smart, Neo-Victorianism and the Memory of Empire identifies whats consequential in those of our contemporary pleasures that circulate around a particularized past. -- Mary Ann OFarrell, Department of English, Texas A&M University, USA Promotional Explores neo-Victorianism in contemporary culture as a response to the impact of Imperial decline in postcolonial literature. Review Quote By demonstratingthat recovery from Victorias empire is a global cultural enterprise and byinsisting on neo-Victorianisms import in a postcolonial present - where empireis a thing to be dealt with and not just a thing to be missed - Elizabeth Hoswork refreshes our account of the field. Serious, engaged, andalways smart, Neo-Victorianism and the Memory of Empire identifieswhats consequential in those of our contemporary pleasures that circulatearound a particularized past. Promotional "Headline" Explores neo-Victorianism in contemporary culture as a response to the impact of Imperial decline in postcolonial literature. Feature Includes readings of literary fiction, science fiction and "Steampunk", graphic novels and films. Details ISBN1472525523 Author Elizabeth Ho Year 2013 ISBN-10 1472525523 ISBN-13 9781472525529 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title NEO-VICTORIANISM & THE MEMORY Pages 256 Language English Imprint Bloomsbury Academic DOI CBID182422 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-11-21 NZ Release Date 2013-11-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2013-11-21 DEWEY 820.9358 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2013-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77644521;

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