Victorian Literature

An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the era, this companion explores influential dramatic works by Ibsen, Shaw and Wilde; the poetry of mourning; novelistic genres, including social problem novels and sensation fiction; and the literature of the fin de siecle's aesthetes and decadents.
An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the era, this companion explores influential dramatic works by Ibsen, Shaw and Wilde; the poetry of mourning; novelistic genres, including social problem novels and sensation fiction; and the literature of the fin de siecle's aesthetes and decadents.


This book contains a wealth of essential information to create a complete guide to the period and is part of the first series to offer a comprehensive and accessible overview for students
Dr Beth Palmer is an experienced lecturer and author who has published extensively in the field
The book contains features to improve the reader's understanding, including annotated timelines, bibliographies, and further reading

Author: Beth Palmer 

Publisher:  York Notes

Released Date: 2010

ISBN: 9781408204818