Ancient Cultures of Conceit by Ian Carter - 9780367339289

Taylor & Francis

Ancient Cultures of ConceitBritish University Fiction in the Post-War Years\nAuthor(s): Ian Carter\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367339289, 978-0367339289\nSynopsis\nThe campus novel is one of the best loved forms of fiction in the post-war period. But what are its characteristic themes? What are its prejudices? And what does it take for granted?\n\nOriginally published in 1990, this is the first study to connect literary, historical, and sociological aspects of modern British universities. It shows that the culture celebrated in British university fiction represents a particular view of humane education which has its origins in the values of Oxbridge. Threats are seen to come from the redbrick and new universities, from proletarians, scientists (including sociologists), women, and foreigners.\n\nThis exhilarating book makes a nonsense of sociologys reputation for turgid and plodding analysis. Sharp-witted, sh.