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The Birth Of Pandora And The Division Of Knowledge

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This book brings together many of John Barrell's essays - some written especially for this volume - on the history and politics of culture in eighteenth-century Britain. It addresses a wide range of cultural practices - painting, sculpture, poetry, the law, the division of labour - discussing them in relation to such issues as sexuality, the body and representation and the distinction between public and private. The Birth of Pandora will interest all those involved with or interested in cultural history and cultural studies.

Language: English

Pages: 263

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Release: December 02, 1991

ISBN: 0333482883

ISBN 13: 9780333482889

The Birth Of Pandora And The Division Of Knowledge

5/5 ( ratings)

This book brings together many of John Barrell's essays - some written especially for this volume - on the history and politics of culture in eighteenth-century Britain. It addresses a wide range of cultural practices - painting, sculpture, poetry, the law, the division of labour - discussing them in relation to such issues as sexuality, the body and representation and the distinction between public and private. The Birth of Pandora will interest all those involved with or interested in cultural history and cultural studies.

Language: English

Pages: 263

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Release: December 02, 1991

ISBN: 0333482883

ISBN 13: 9780333482889

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