Through the discussion of the moral ambiguity in R. L. Stevenson＇s characterization and plot-setting in Treasure Island, this paper argues that the author was not only occupied with romantic story-telling but also co...Through the discussion of the moral ambiguity in R. L. Stevenson＇s characterization and plot-setting in Treasure Island, this paper argues that the author was not only occupied with romantic story-telling but also concerned with man＇s morality. Different from those critical realists who severely criticized the decadence of late Victorian morality, Stevenson tended to stress its dual nature.展开更多
Charles Dickens （1812-1870） is a 19th century British writer, and he is the main representative of realism. Oliver Twist is the first social novel that discloses a variety of evils under the world of money. In this ...Charles Dickens （1812-1870） is a 19th century British writer, and he is the main representative of realism. Oliver Twist is the first social novel that discloses a variety of evils under the world of money. In this novel, his childhood＇s experiences supply Dickens a large quantity of writing materials. The author holds a decent moral code and encourages government to reform. It is of profound meaning for constructing harmonious and modem society.展开更多
文摘Through the discussion of the moral ambiguity in R. L. Stevenson＇s characterization and plot-setting in Treasure Island, this paper argues that the author was not only occupied with romantic story-telling but also concerned with man＇s morality. Different from those critical realists who severely criticized the decadence of late Victorian morality, Stevenson tended to stress its dual nature.
文摘Charles Dickens （1812-1870） is a 19th century British writer, and he is the main representative of realism. Oliver Twist is the first social novel that discloses a variety of evils under the world of money. In this novel, his childhood＇s experiences supply Dickens a large quantity of writing materials. The author holds a decent moral code and encourages government to reform. It is of profound meaning for constructing harmonious and modem society.
