The View Of France: From Arnold To Bloomsbury
Edition: 1st ed.,
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A rich work of cultural and literary history, The View of France: from Arnold to Bloomsbury charts how British intellectuals and writers perceived and engaged with France from the Victorian era through the early twentieth century. Campos presents a compelling argument that France served as both a mirror and a foil for English cultural identity, drawing on figures ranging from Matthew Arnold to the celebrated Bloomsbury Group. With scholarly precision and an engaging narrative voice, the work illustrates how cross-Channel encounters shaped British aesthetic movements, critical thought, and social attitudes. The result is an authoritative and illuminating study that uncovers the profound influence of French culture on the British literary imagination.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or price tags visible.
A rich work of cultural and literary history, The View of France: from Arnold to Bloomsbury charts how British intellectuals and writers perceived and engaged with France from the Victorian era through the early twentieth century. Campos presents a compelling argument that France served as both a mirror and a foil for English cultural identity, drawing on figures ranging from Matthew Arnold to the celebrated Bloomsbury Group. With scholarly precision and an engaging narrative voice, the work illustrates how cross-Channel encounters shaped British aesthetic movements, critical thought, and social attitudes. The result is an authoritative and illuminating study that uncovers the profound influence of French culture on the British literary imagination.
