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MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT: DICKENS'S PRODIGAL AND THE MYTH OF THE WANDERING SON.
- Source :
- Studies in the Novel; Fall79, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p318, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 1979
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Abstract
- Presents a critical analysis of Charles Dickens' novel 'Martin Chuzzlewit.' Structural links which join the two title characters; Story of separation and reunion of the two central characters of the novel; Dilemma of conflicting inner and outer worlds in the character of young Martin Chuzzlewit; Allusion to the Biblical story of the prodigal son in the novel; Mythic pattern of the novel.
- Subjects :
- CRITICISM
ALLUSIONS
MYTH in literature
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00393827
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Studies in the Novel
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7087171