'Sex and morality in the Manx novels of Hall Caine'
Date(s): September 2011
Creator(s): Connor, Anne
Scope & Content: Illustrated Masters dissertation, submitted for the Manx Studies MA (University of Liverpool, Centre for Manx Studies). This research received a distinction. The dissertation focuses on Caine's treatment of sex and morality mainly within his Manx novels 'The Christian' 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me' and the 'The Master of Man'. The novels were written between 1897-1921 during a time of great social, political and economic change. The roles of women were changing dramatically including opportunities available to them within education and employment. The novels chosen all reflect elements of the changes taking place within society and the questioning of the traditional roles of women. Chapters covered: morality in Caine's novels; marriage; divorce; illegitimacy and sexual double standards.
Language: English
Extent: 1 volume
Item name: dissertation
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 13004
Record class: Private
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