JOURNAL ARTICLE

Moving Away from the Marriage Plot: The Urban Gothic in Frances Burney's Cecilia.

  • Published In: Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation, 2023, v. 64, n. 3/4. P. 227 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Porter, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

Elizabeth Porter's article "Moving Away from the Marriage Plot: The Urban Gothic in Frances Burney's Cecilia" examines how Burney uses gothic elements to critique traditional marriage narratives in her novel. The protagonist, Cecilia, faces challenges in London that reflect the complexities of women's urban experiences and narrative paths. By subverting the marriage plot and incorporating urban gothic themes, Burney offers alternative perspectives and questions societal norms. The article also delves into the gothic atmosphere of London, highlighting how it mirrors Cecilia's inner struggles and societal pressures, while exploring themes of terror, horror, and societal context in eighteenth-century England. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eighteenth Century: Theory & Interpretation. 2023/09, Vol. 64, Issue 3/4, p227
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0193-5380
  • DOI:10.1353/ecy.2023.a950262
  • Accession Number:183016844
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