East Lynne

Wood, Henry Mrs 1814-1887 (Author). Jay, Elisabeth. (Added Author).

Summary: "This book looks at the anxieties of the Victorian middle classes who feared a breakdown of the social order as divorce became more readily available and promiscuity threatened the sanctity of the family. In this novel the simple act of hiring a governess raises the spectres of murder, disguise, and adultery"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0192804626 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780192804624 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0192804626 (Paper)
ISBN: 1435617754 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781435617759 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1, 644 p.)
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electronic resource
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:jan.13 Multi-User. CatBulkString:jan.10.13
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [xliv]-xlvi).
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.