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First scholarly edition of a bestselling historical novel Published in 1803, Thaddeus of Warsaw is a beguiling romance that also exposes the hardships faced by migrants in Britain two hundred years ago. Jane Porter tells the story of a dashing Polish refugee, Thaddeus Sobieski, who must escape hostilities in his homeland. In London he faces poverty and prejudice, but his courage and goodness bring him to the attention of a circle of women who, in a surprising role reversal, either aid or woo him. He must also solve the mystery of his birth by discovering and confronting the British father who abandoned him. A carefully contextualised introduction to the novel and its author situates the work in the genealogy of the historical novel, examining its literary and cultural influence. Supporting materials include contemporary reviews, poems on Poland and correspondence regarding the novel's early success. Thomas McLean is Associate Professor of English at the University of Otago. Ruth Knezevich is Lecturer in English at Hamline University in St. Paul.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781474443470
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 440
  • Udgivet:
  • 31. oktober 2019
  • Størrelse:
  • 156x234x0 mm.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 21. november 2024

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First scholarly edition of a bestselling historical novel
Published in 1803, Thaddeus of Warsaw is a beguiling romance that also exposes the hardships faced by migrants in Britain two hundred years ago. Jane Porter tells the story of a dashing Polish refugee, Thaddeus Sobieski, who must escape hostilities in his homeland. In London he faces poverty and prejudice, but his courage and goodness bring him to the attention of a circle of women who, in a surprising role reversal, either aid or woo him. He must also solve the mystery of his birth by discovering and confronting the British father who abandoned him.
A carefully contextualised introduction to the novel and its author situates the work in the genealogy of the historical novel, examining its literary and cultural influence. Supporting materials include contemporary reviews, poems on Poland and correspondence regarding the novel's early success.
Thomas McLean is Associate Professor of English at the University of Otago.
Ruth Knezevich is Lecturer in English at Hamline University in St. Paul.

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