| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Enter Pry -- The general truth of the delineation -- The performance of Paul Pry -- The moderate C. -- The Paul Pry industry -- The dynamics of the market -- The dilemmas of privacy -- The spirit of inquiry -- Intrusion -- Virtual privacy -- Conclusion -- Comedy and error |
| Summary |
Taking his title from the catch-phrase of the eponymous hero of the 1825 play 'Paul Pry', a huge success in London, New York, and around the English-speaking world, David Vincent explores the worlds of privacy and celebrity in 19th-century Britain, examining debates about mass communication and state surveillance that link to today's concerns |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Poole, John, 1786?-1872 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Poole, John, 1786?-1872 fast |
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English drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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Farce -- History and criticism
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Privacy -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
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Interpersonal communication -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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English drama
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Farce
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Interpersonal communication
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Privacy
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Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191038136 |
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019103813X |
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