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This study explores the geographical dimensions of capital accumulation, inspired by Piketty. It uses novels to examine how literature reveals the spatial and social impacts of wealth and inequality.

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  • Economic Geography

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  • Inspired by Thomas Piketty's "Capital in the Twenty-First Century," this paper addresses the under-explored geographical aspects of capital.
  • Piketty's work extensively covers income and wealth trends but offers limited insight into the spatial distribution and interconnectedness of capital.

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  • The paper analyzes canonical novels to investigate the geography of capital.
  • Jane Austen's works are examined for their portrayal of 19th-century Britain, including debates on colonialism and slavery's influence.
  • The urban political economy of capital in the 19th century is explored through the novels of Balzac and Zola.

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  • Literary analysis reveals how capital accumulation is geographically situated and interconnected.
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    • This research bridges economic theory with literary analysis to provide a nuanced understanding of capital's spatial dynamics.
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