Reining in Expectations in "The Horse-Dealer's Daughter": A New Version of the Pastoral
“The Horse-Dealer’s Daughter” introduces siblings on the brink of profound disruptions in their financial situation. Owing to their father’s mismanagement of his fortune, three brothers are at a crossroads, each resolving to face the new life set before them which involves leaving the family farmho...
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| Taal: | Anglais |
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Journal of the Short Story in English
2017
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| Online toegang: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Samenvatting: | “The Horse-Dealer’s Daughter” introduces siblings on the brink of profound disruptions in their financial situation. Owing to their father’s mismanagement of his fortune, three brothers are at a crossroads, each resolving to face the new life set before them which involves leaving the family farmhouse and their occupation as horse-dealers. At odds with their resignation, their sister’s transgressive behaviour emphasizes her plea for a freely chosen future even if it implies taking her own li... |
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