Cover of Neo-Victorian Fiction and Historical Narrative

Book 2011

Neo-Victorian Fiction and Historical Narrative

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Language
English
Published
2011
  • Historiography
  • Civilization
  • Literature and history
  • English fiction
  • History and criticism
  • English Historical fiction
  • History
  • History in literature

Placing the genre of neo-Victorian fiction within the context of the contemporary cultural fascination with the Victorians, this book argues that these novels are distinguished by a commitment to historical specificity & understands them within their contemporary context & the context of Victorian historical & literary narratives.