An introduction to Evelyn Waugh's Helena

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A study of the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh's novel about St Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine, is presented. Waugh's interest in the fourth century Catholic Church, the influence of the Roman Empire and Helena's virtue is examined.

Waugh, Evelyn, Helena (Book)

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Ahistorical histories: ideological persuasion in Cooper's European novels

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A study of the ideological perspectives contained in James Fenimore Cooper's European novels of the early 19th century is presented. His use of chronological sequences to describe perceived violations of natural law is studied.

Authors, Writers, Cooper, James Fenimore

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Balzac: our contemporary

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A study of the principles and beliefs of Honore de Balzac is presented. The relevance of Balzac's critique of French commerce and industry, in his novels and short stories, to modern liberal democracies is examined.

France, History, French history, Balzac, Honore de

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