The Tramp in British Literature, 1850—1950

Lewin Davies, Luke

Shortlisted for the Literary Encyclopedia Book Prize 2022, The Tramp in British Literature, 1850-1950 offers a unique account of the emergence of a new conception of homelessness in the mid-nineteenth century. After arguing that the emergence of the figure of the tramp reflects the evolution of capitalism and disciplinary society in this period, The Tramp in British Literature uncovers a neglected body of "tramp literature" written by memoir and fiction writers, many of whom were themselves homeless. In analysing these works, it presents select texts as a unique and ignored contribution to a wider radical discourse defined by its opposition to a wider societal preoccupation with the need to be productive.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2022-11-25

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030734343

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73432-9

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 344