Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen

By Clement King Shorter

Book Overview

""Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen"" by Clement Shorter is a comprehensive account of the literary scene in Victorian England. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the works of prominent Victorian writers such as Charles Dickens, William Thackeray, and George Eliot, among others. It also explores the social and cultural context in which these writers produced their works and the impact their writing had on Victorian society. Shorter, a prominent literary critic and editor, draws on his extensive knowledge of Victorian literature and his personal experiences in the literary world to provide a unique perspective on the subject. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Victorian literature, such as the rise of the novel, the growth of literary magazines, and the influence of literary societies. Through his engaging writing style, Shorter brings to life the literary figures of the Victorian era and provides insight into the creative process behind their works. He also examines the critical reception of these works and the controversies they often sparked. ""Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary history of Victorian England and the writers who shaped it.1897. One of the Jubilee volumes to commemorate the sixtieth year of the Queen's reign. Comprised of brief descriptions of figures of Victorian literature, the book is intended to be bibliographical, not critical and to furnish the young student in handy form, with as large a number of facts about books as can be concentrated in so small a volume.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141794241X
• ISBN13: 9781417942411
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"