The Elizabeth Icon: 1603–2003
The Elizabeth Icon: 1603–2003 by J. Walker, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on November 25, 2003, offers a comprehensive examination of the memory of Queen Elizabeth as a symbol of English identity over four centuries. This 232-page book delves into how her iconography has influenced political and social discourse, as well as its representations in art, literature, and popular culture.
Readers will find an exploration of various cultural artifacts, from tombs and ballads to biographies and films, illustrating how the concept of Englishness has evolved. Walker’s analysis includes discussions on literary criticism and semiotics, providing insights into the shifting perceptions of Elizabeth’s legacy. The book presents a nuanced view of how historical narratives and cultural expressions intertwine, making it a significant contribution to the fields of history and social science.
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Surveying four-hundred years of British history, Walker examines how the memory – the icon – of Queen Elizabeth has been used as a marker for Englishness in disputes political and social, in art, literature and popular culture. From her second Westminster tomb to the pseudo-secret histories of the Restoration, from Georgian ballads to Victorian paintings, biographies, children’s books, Suffragette banners, novels and films, trends in scholarship and rubber bath ducks, the icon becomes more powerful as the idea of Englishness becomes more arbitrary.
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