Victorian Literature - 9781408204818

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 siècle?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 siècle?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