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Routledge Thomas Hardy and Empire - Imperial Themes Analysis

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This scholarly examination explores how Thomas Hardy engaged with imperial concepts during the height of British Empire expansion, despite rarely being categorized as an imperial writer. Jane L. Bownas analyses Hardy's numerous references to the Roman Empire and Napoleonic Wars, uncovering how his work challenged established society and questioned the very foundations of empire itself. The book investigates Hardy's treatment of primitive and civilised ideas that were central to Western thought, revealing a writer whose literary output extended far beyond traditional interpretations. Bownas argues that Hardy's writings offer a critical perspective on imperialism and societal structures, making this work essential for understanding both Hardy's literary legacy and Victorian attitudes towards empire and civilisation during this transformative period.

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Routledge publication that examines Thomas Hardy's complex relationship with imperial themes and British Empire expansion.

Analyses Hardy's allusions to the Roman Empire and Napoleonic Wars within their historical and cultural context.

Explores how Hardy's work challenges conventional notions of empire and established Victorian society.

Investigates Hardy's treatment of primitive and civilised concepts central to Western imperial ideology.

Provides scholarly insight into a writer not traditionally recognised as an imperial author despite his era.

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07 November 2012
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