Oxford in English literature

the making, and undoing, of 'the English Athens'

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Author

John Dougill

Publication

1998 - University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Language

English

Word Count

90,750 words, Guess

Page Count

363 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL349692M
ISBN-100472107844
OCLC Control Number38378622
OCLC Control Numberoxfordinenglishl00doug
Library of Congress Control Number98008954

and 2 more

Goodreads1085553
LibraryThing2640867

Classifications

DDC820.9/3242574
LCCPR8489.O93 D68 1998

Description

As 'the English Athens', Oxford has long been seen as central to England's intellectual life. For over six centuries the city has been lauded, slighted, and cited in the pages of English literature. While it has been hailed as the embodiment of excellence, beauty, and truth on the one hand, it has also been attacked for its elitism, insularity, and traditionalism on the other. Oxford in English Literature provides for the first time an overview of these literary representations, ranging from Chaucer's account of medieval students to modern-day detective stories set in the city. Oxford in English Literature is aimed at the general reader with literary interests and is not burdened by specialist jargon or theory. Its familiar subject and the inclusion of numerous rare and specially commissioned illustrations and photographs make this a compelling book for those attracted to and interested in Oxford and in English literature.