Adventures in realism /

Adventures in Realism offers an accessible introduction to realism as it has evolved since the 19th century. Though focused on literature and literary theory, the significance of technology and the visual arts is also addressed. Comprises 16 newly-commissioned essays written by a distinguished group...

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Corporate Author: Blackwell Reference Online (Online service)
Other Authors: Beaumont, Matthew, 1972-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2007.
Series:Concise Companions to Literature and Culture.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Adventures in Realism offers an accessible introduction to realism as it has evolved since the 19th century. Though focused on literature and literary theory, the significance of technology and the visual arts is also addressed. Comprises 16 newly-commissioned essays written by a distinguished group of contributors, including Slavoj Zizek and Frederic Jameson Provides the historical, cultural, intellectual, and literary contexts necessary to understand developments in realism Addresses the artistic mediums and technologies such as painting and film that h.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 280 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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