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Vagabonds, The Death Ship, and Denationalization.

Authors :
DOUGHERTY, STEPHEN
Source :
Papers on Language & Literature. Fall2017, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p323-346. 24p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the work of author B. Traven in novel "The Death Ship" in depicting the condition of 19th century Europe. Topics include freedom of movement started in Europe for liberating lower classes; promoting political and economic interests of nation-state over fundamental modern principles of human rights; and concept of citizenship forged in the historical transformation to wage labor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00311294
Volume :
53
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Papers on Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126580227