The Emergence of John Trevena: A Case Study of a Pseudonym.

The article presents an examination into the biography, literary work, and identity of Ernest George Henham, who wrote under the pseudonym of John Trevena. Topics addressed include an overview of his biography which lend to the significance and meaning behind his use of a pseudonym, debate over whet...

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Publicado en:English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920 Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 241 - 257
Autor principal: MONSMAN, GERALD
Formato: Literary Criticism
Publicado: ELT Press 2015
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Sumario:The article presents an examination into the biography, literary work, and identity of Ernest George Henham, who wrote under the pseudonym of John Trevena. Topics addressed include an overview of his biography which lend to the significance and meaning behind his use of a pseudonym, debate over whether his use of a pseudonym was meant more for his own self-identification or for publishing purposes, and the theme of dual identity seen within Trevena's own works such as the novel "Tenebrae."