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LC 92-36623 ISBN 0-87023-831-0

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Shaffer, Brian W., 1960-

The blinding torch: modern British fiction and the discourse of
civilization / by Brian W. Shaffer.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.

ISBN 0-87023-831-0 (alk. paper)

1. English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism.

2. Modernism (Literature) -- Great Britain. 3. Literature and
history -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century. 4. Literature and
society -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century. 5. Civilization,
Modern, in literature. 1. Title.

PR888.M63S3 1993

823' .912091 -- dc 20 92-36623 CIP

British Library Cataloguing in Publication data are available.

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