English Literature in the Age of Disguise

English Literature in the Age of DisguiseEnglish Literature in the Age of Disguise explores the pervasive theme of disguise, deception, and masked identities in the works of writers from the Restoration through the eighteenth century. The concept of disguise was central to the social and literary fabric of the period, with figures like Fielding and Defoe lamenting the deception inherent in society. Fielding, for example, described the world as a vast masquerade, echoing a sentiment common

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intervening in debates on race

einst geworden und daher nicht immer schon gewesen zu sein und einmal zu vergehen

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