New Readings of Elizabeth Von Arnim - by Jennifer Shepherd & Noreen O'Connor (Hardcover)

About the Book

Establishes Elizabeth von Arnim as an important figure in literary modernism.

Book Synopsis

New Readings of Elizabeth von Arnim: The Unexpected Modernist consolidates the growing field of Elizabeth von Arnim studies and points to new trajectories for further research. Bringing together recognised and emerging scholarly voices and featuring previously unseen archival materials, this volume introduces key contexts for reading von Arnim's work at an important point in her re-appraisal as a writer. Its eleven chapters highlight critical debates related to modernism, feminism and the middlebrow and explore new contexts such as fashion and material culture, medical humanities, ageing studies, music and the visual arts. By focusing on neglected novels from von Arnim's oeuvre and examining better-known work from new perspectives, the volume paves the way for the next decade of von Arnim studies and beyond.

Review Quotes

This is a hugely exciting addition to the world of Elizabeth von Arnim studies, tracing the wealth of research on this important author and providing brilliant new readings of her work. This is a major step forward in von Arnim scholarship, and a valuable contribution - and challenge - to modernist literary history.--Trudi Tate, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge