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A double singleness : gender and the writings of Charles and Mary Lamb /

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This work examines the lives and works of Charles and Mary Lamb, using feminist and psychoanalytic literary theory. The book argues that their childhood and work experiences and the role of madness and matricide in their lives separated them from the Romantic spirit of their time.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aaron, Jane, 1951-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Clarendon, 1991.
Subjects:
Lamb, Charles, > 1775-1834 > Criticism and interpretation.
Lamb, Mary, > 1764-1847 > Criticism and interpretation.
Lamb, Charles, > 1775-1834
Lamb, Mary, > 1764-1847
Feminism and literature > England > History > 19th century.
Siblings > England > History > 19th century.
English literature > Psychological aspects.
Gender identity in literature.
Psychoanalysis and literature > England.
Authorship > Collaboration.
Sex role in literature.
Frères et sœurs > Angleterre > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Identité de genre dans la littérature.
Psychanalyse et littérature > Angleterre.
Coauteurs.
Rôle selon le sexe dans la littérature.
authors.
Authorship > Collaboration
Siblings
English literature > Psychological aspects
Feminism and literature
Gender identity in literature
Psychoanalysis and literature
Sex role in literature
England
1800-1899
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This work examines the lives and works of Charles and Mary Lamb, using feminist and psychoanalytic literary theory. The book argues that their childhood and work experiences and the role of madness and matricide in their lives separated them from the Romantic spirit of their time.
Physical Description:1 online resource (220 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191671739
0191671738