ENGL 2706Y Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Locus Amoenus, Ouroboros, Leucadendron Argenteum
2 Feb 2016
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Umbopa as exemplar and judge of manliness; henry curtis as exception to. Definition: late 19th century fiction set in british empire that exploits gothic. Individual regression or going native (good vs. sir henry) Sir henry embracing the native identity wearing the traditional battle clothing. London going to be contaminated: diminishment of opportunities for adventure and heroism in modern world (ksm as compensatory narrative) Evil influence of the outside world (allan quatermain companion piece, Indictment of european rapacity staying to protect from the outside world) This new land was little less than an earthly paradise; in beauty, in natural wealth, and in climate i have never seen its like (81) Meant to be a type of eden hasn"t been exposed to the corrupting world, protected. Presently we can to the first company, and were able to gaze in astonishment on the most magnificent set of men i have ever seen (81) The kraal was exceedingly well laid out (82)
