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The Disabled Detective. Representation of Disability and Immobility in Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme Novels

by Sophy Mindt

Book Details

Publisher:GRIN Verlag
Published:2021-11-10
Pages:33
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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About This Book

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, University of Bremen, language: English, abstract: The first chapter of this bachelor's thesis is dedicated to disability studies in literature, their development history, their theory and especially scholars' achievements. We will touch upon historical events regarding the disability movement until we move on to the most influential works of literary scholars. The fundamental shif

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This academic exploration of disability studies in literature provides a comprehensive overview of the field's development, from historical disability movements to influential scholarly works that have shaped contemporary understanding. The text systematically examines the fundamental shifts in how disability has been represented and analyzed within literary criticism, offering readers a solid foundation in the theoretical frameworks that inform current discourse.

What distinguishes this work is its academic rigor combined with accessibility, making complex theoretical concepts approachable for students and scholars new to disability studies. The thorough examination of both historical context and contemporary scholarship creates a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand how literary representations of disability have evolved. Readers will come away with a nuanced perspective on how disability narratives function within broader cultural and literary frameworks.

Themes

Literary Criticism

Subjects

Literary Criticism