Architects of the Self: George Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, and E. M. Forster

by Calvin Bedient and Bedient

Book Overview

In the post-Jane Austen era, George Eliot, D.H. Lawrence, and E.M. Forster uniquely probe the evolving nature of selfhood, each contributing to a broader dialogue on what it means to be fully human. Eliot embodies the Victorian commitment to duty and moral conscience, where restraint and selflessness form the highest ideals. In stark contrast, Lawrence celebrates instinctual vitality, emphasizing the authenticity found in embracing bodily desires...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520347218
• ISBN13: 9780520347212
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"