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Routledge - Secondary Heroines in 19th-Century Novels

Name: Routledge - Secondary Heroines in 19th-Century Novels
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Literary Theory & Movements

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Explore the complex roles of female characters in 19th-century British and American literature with this scholarly study from Routledge. In this work, Jennifer B. Camden examines the phenomenon of "secondary heroines" - women who possess the qualities of a protagonist but do not achieve primary status within the narrative. By analyzing the works of major authors such as Samuel Richardson, James Fenimore Cooper, Sir Walter Scott, and Catharine Maria Sedgwick, Camden identifies a recurring literary pattern. These characters, often serving as the sister or friend to the main heroine, frequently vanish during the central courtship plots only to reappear at the story's conclusion. This book investigates why these characters follow such a specific trajectory and what their presence means for the reader's engagement with the text. This text is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in literary theory and the history of 19th-century fiction. It provides a deep look into how gender and character roles were constructed and managed in the classic novels of the era.

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Analyzes the specific roles of female characters in 19th-century British and American novels.

Includes academic examinations of works by Samuel Richardson and James Fenimore Cooper.

Provides insight into the narrative patterns of Sir Walter Scott and Catharine Maria Sedgwick.

Examines the recurring disappearance and return of secondary female characters in courtship plots.

Offers a scholarly perspective on characters who embody heroine qualities without achieving primary status.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754666794
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 February 2010
Listed Since: 18 August 2009

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