Discipline
Discipline by Mary Brunton is a significant work in the canon of Romantic-era fiction, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2018. This edition spans 351 pages and is presented in English. The novel, originally released in 1814, explores themes relevant to its time, such as women’s challenges in achieving financial independence and the terrifying prospect of wrongful confinement in an asylum. Notably, Discipline distinguishes itself through its innovative approach to psychological realism, focusing on the moral development of its protagonist, Ellen Percy.
Readers will find that Discipline addresses the complexities of women’s self-determination and their quest for agency in a society that often reduces them to mere objects of desire or scorn. This edition, edited by Olivia Murphy, includes thoughtful editorial notes and a new introduction that enrich the text. The novel’s exploration of women’s roles and societal expectations resonates with contemporary discussions, making it a relevant read for those interested in literary criticism and the contributions of women authors.
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Discipline, the second novel by the Scottish writer Mary Brunton (1778-1818), was published in 1814. While less well known than its predecessor Self-Control (1811), it is nonetheless equally deserving of a central place in the canon of Romantic-era fiction. A wide-ranging novel, it shares many themes with contemporary fiction such as women’s difficulties in earning money and the horror of being falsely imprisoned in an insane asylum. However, it is Discipline‘s innovative attempt at psychological realism that sets it apart from its contemporaries. Through the moral growth of its heroine Ellen Percy, Discipline insists on women’s self-determination, and their ability to become rational agents in a world that treats them as objects merely of desire or contempt. This edition is edited by Olivia Murphy who has added careful editorial notes and an insightful new introduction to the text.
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