This brilliant study of Verne's three cycles (1850-62, 1862-86,
1886-1916) analyzes the works from a biographical, sociohistorical,
ideological, and narratological point of view. With a deep focus on
Verne's pedagogical slant, Evans demonstrates convincingly the
parallels between the French author's aim to `de-alienate' science
and his aim to valorize learning, knowledge, and reading (his
heroes conquer more knowledge for themselves and for the world).
Choice This first modern American study of Jules Verne offers a
wide-ranging reappraisal of a very familiar but often misunderstood
author and his works. In spite of his status as one of the most
translated novelists of all time, Verne and his Voyages
Extraordinaires have long been neglected in American literary
scholarship. This book seeks to reaffirm Verne's significant
contribution to the development of early science fiction through a
detailed investigation of his romans scientifiques. Evans has
focused his study on the didactic dimension of Verne's narratives,
which were originally intended to teach the rudements of science
and morality to French youth through the medium of popular fiction.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Contributions to the Study of World Literature |
Release date: |
August 1988 |
First published: |
August 1988 |
Authors: |
Arthur B. Evans
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
224 |
Edition: |
Illustrated Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-26076-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-313-26076-1 |
Barcode: |
9780313260766 |
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