JOURNAL ARTICLE

British Literature and the Life of Institutions: Speculative States by Benjamin Kohlmann (review).

  • Published In: Modernism/Modernity, 2024, v. 31, n. 3. P. 606 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gerzso, Christian 3 of 3

Abstract

"British Literature and the Life of Institutions: Speculative States" by Benjamin Kohlmann explores how British literature from the late-Victorian and Edwardian periods engaged with reformist ideas inspired by Hegel's Philosophy of Right. Kohlmann argues that literature of this time period envisioned the state as a "speculative figure" that could lead to the emergence of new institutions. By analyzing works such as George Gissing's "Thyrza" and H.G. Wells's essays, Kohlmann highlights how literature can offer a unique perspective on social and political reform efforts. The study challenges conventional views of these literary works and their authors, emphasizing the importance of understanding the political and social contexts in which they were written. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Modernism/Modernity. 2024/09, Vol. 31, Issue 3, p606
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1071-6068
  • DOI:10.1353/mod.2024.a956657
  • Accession Number:184269420
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