Beautiful boredom

By Lee Anna Maynard

Subjects: English fiction, English fiction, history and criticism, 19th century, History and criticism, Self-consciousness (Awareness) in literature, Boredom in literature

Description: "Boredom in these works is an important means through which female characters are able to achieve a greater sense of self-awareness. The author examines both the deleterious and restorative aspects of boredom and shows how this subtle theme has continued to be used by more modern authors"--Provided by publisher.