Making Gender, Culture, and the Self in the Fiction of Samuel Richardson

Delve into the transformative world of Samuel Richardson's literature with Making Gender, Culture, and the Self in the Fiction of Samuel Richardson by Latimer, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2019. This insightful paperback, spanning 228 pages, explores the pivotal role of Richardson's novels in shaping female individuality during the mid-eighteenth century. Latimer presents a compelling argument that Grandison represents Richardson's definitive statement on the re-envisioning of the gendered self. Through a rigorous rereading of this classic work, readers are invited to reassess Richardson's fictional output and its lasting impact on gender and cultural discourse. This book is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of literary studies, gender studies, and the evolution of identity in literature. Discover how Richardson's narratives continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of gender and selfhood.