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University of Delaware Press Octave Mirbeau's Fictions of the Transcendental - University of Delaware Press

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Explore the radical literary world of Octave Mirbeau through this compelling work from the University of Delaware Press. A political firebrand and tireless reformer, Mirbeau acted as a champion of the avant-garde and a self-described disturber of the peace. This book examines how he used his voice to challenge capitalist ideology and advocate for the marginalized members of society. Inspired by the works of Kropotkin and Dostoyevsky, Mirbeau served as a social conscience for his era. His writing provides a deep look into his defense of workers, children, the impoverished, and those sacrificed in war. The text explores his sharp critiques of societal institutions, including his views on how the family unit and the school system can limit individual freedom and creativity. For readers interested in French history and social reform, this volume offers a window into a writer who dedicated his life to impugning the status quo and defending the vulnerable.

Key Features

Examines the life of Octave Mirbeau as a political reformer and avant-garde champion.

Provides insight into Mirbeau's role as a social conscience inspired by Kropotkin and Dostoyevsky.

Details his advocacy for the worker, the child, the pauper, and the soldier.

Analyzes his critiques of capitalist ideology and various indoctrinating social agencies.

Explores his views on how the family and school systems affect individual expression.

Published by University of Delaware Press for academic and historical study.

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Release Date
01 May 2015
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25 December 2014

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