Tuberculosis and disabled identity in nineteenth century literature: invalid lives
Auteur :
Tankard, Alex
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783319890746
Date de publication :
4 juin 2019
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
Until the nineteenth century, consumptives were depicted as sensitive, angelic beings whose purpose was to die beautifully and set an example of pious suffering – while, in reality, many people with tuberculosis faced unemployment, destitution, and an unlovely death in the workhouse.