Idleness, Indolence and Leisure in English Literature

Idleness, Indolence and Leisure in English Literature
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Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9781137404008
ISBN-13 : 1137404000
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Download or read book Idleness, Indolence and Leisure in English Literature written by M. Fludernik and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idleness, Indolence and Leisure in English Literature is the first study to provide transhistorical perspectives and cutting-edge critical analyses of debates concerning idleness in English literature. The topicality of the subject is emphasized by two pieces of sociological analysis.


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