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Convalescence in the Nineteenth-Century Novel: The Afterlife of Victorian Illness by Hosanna Krienke (review).

Published In: Victorian Review, 2024, v. 50, n. 2. P. 327 1 of 3
Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Schaffer, Talia 3 of 3

Abstract

"Convalescence in the Nineteenth-Century Novel: The Afterlife of Victorian Illness" by Hosanna Krienke explores the concept of convalescence in Victorian literature. Krienke argues that convalescence, a state of slow recuperation, offered an alternative narrative and embodied experience that challenged the reader's desire for closure and certainty. The book examines works such as "Bleak House," "Ruth," "The Moonstone," "Erewhon," and "The Secret Garden" to demonstrate how convalescence allowed Victorians to explore long-term complications in both personal and literary contexts. Krienke's research contributes to the understanding that Victorians viewed illness differently than contemporary society, emphasizing ongoing conditions and the role of duration in the experience of the body. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Victorian Review. 2024/09, Vol. 50, Issue 2, p327
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:0848-1512
DOI:10.1353/vcr.2024.a936095
Accession Number:180011435
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