The E nglish R ogue : Afterlives and Imitations, 1665‐1741
2014; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/1754-0208.12218
ISSN1754-0208
Autores Tópico(s)Literature: history, themes, analysis
ResumoAbstract The E nglish R ogue (1665) is one of the most reprinted and imitated works of fiction from the late seventeenth century, but it has been largely overlooked in recent studies of early fiction. This article analyses the afterlives of The E nglish R ogue to argue that its success derives from later editors, who adapted it to suit changing tastes in the fiction market. Because of its many imitations, abridgements and adaptations, The E nglish R ogue is a good barometer of trends in fiction in the period many modern scholars have identified as the origins of the modern novel form.
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