| Gospels and Grit: Work and Labour in Carlyle, Conrad, and Orwell Subjects: Carlyle Thomas 1795–1881 -- Criticism and interpretation; Conrad Joseph 1857–1924 -- Criticism and interpretation; Orwell George 1903–1950 -- Criticism and interpretation; Work in literature; This is an important and well-written study that provides a new depth of insight into Victorian ideology and working-class culture. Breton Rob : Rob Breton is an instructor in the Department of English at the University of British Columbis. |