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Ancient Cultures of Conceit - British University Fiction in the Post-War Years (Hardcover)
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Ancient Cultures of Conceit - British University Fiction in the Post-War Years (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Modern Fiction
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The campus novel is one of the best loved forms of fiction in the
post-war period. But what are its characteristic themes? What are
its prejudices? And what does it take for granted? Originally
published in 1990, this is the first study to connect literary,
historical, and sociological aspects of modern British
universities. It shows that the culture celebrated in British
university fiction represents a particular view of humane education
which has its origins in the values of Oxbridge. Threats are seen
to come from the 'redbrick' and 'new' universities, from
proletarians, scientists (including sociologists), women, and
foreigners. This exhilarating book makes a nonsense of sociology's
reputation for turgid and plodding analysis. Sharp-witted, shrewd,
and penetrating, it will be of interest to students of sociology,
literature, and for the same wide audience that appears to have an
insatiable appetite for stories about university life.
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