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The Victorian Novel
Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. This book invites readers to reflect on the whole phenomenon of the Victorian novel and its role in dissecting and informing the society which produced it. The reasons for the growth of the novel and its spectacular success is also examined and discussed. Texts and extracts from a selection of Victorian novels and essays, including some material that readers will be unfamiliar with, help to provide a broader understanding of the range of Victorian fiction. Authors include: Thomas Carlyle, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Anthony Trollope and Max Beerbohm.
- GenresNonfiction
130 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2000
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September 1, 2017
A brief introduction to The Victorian Novel in context with everything going on in the time period. Draws from a wide range of authors (some of which I hadn't previously encountered!) so has certainly extended the reading list I'm trying to get through before starting my university course.
Only problem is that at times it's convoluted, and often focuses intensely on Dickens, but that's perfect if you're intending to study him.
Only problem is that at times it's convoluted, and often focuses intensely on Dickens, but that's perfect if you're intending to study him.
May 28, 2010
It is short, and it has some useful factoids.
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