Internal Logic: A Literary History of Domestic Captivity

Key Points

• Literary representations of domestic captivity influence cultural perceptions of confinement and subjection, both at home and overseas.
• Catherine Ingrassia's work provides insight into the cultural context surrounding domestic captivity during the period 1660–1750.
• The examination reveals the interplay between literature and societal norms related to restraint and domesticity amid historical changes.
• Understanding domestic captivity offers a critical lens on the history of the British subject, reflecting broader cultural themes.

Abstract