Edith Cavell and her Legend (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

Christine E. Hallett

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This book examines the myriad identities and portrayals of Edith Cavell, as they have been constructed and handed down by propagandists, biographers and artists. Cavell was first introduced to the British public through a series of Foreign Office statements which claimed to establish the "facts" of her case. Her own voice, along with those of her family, colleagues and friends, were muted, as a monolithic image of a national heroine and martyr emerged. The book identifies two main areas of tension in her commemoration: firstly, the contrast between complexity of her own behaviour and motivations and the simplicity of the "Cavell Legend" that was constructed around her; and, secondly, the mismatch between the attempts of individuals and professional organisations to commemorate her life and work, and the public construction of a "heroine" who could be of value to the nation state.

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Imprint:	Palgrave Pivot
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Christine E. Hallett
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	137
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-54370-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing Promotions
LSN:	1-137-54370-1
Barcode:	9781137543707