The Longman Companion to Victorian Fiction - Couverture souple

Sutherland, J. A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0582490413 ISBN 13 : 9780582490413

Editeur : Longman, 1990

Synopsis

The present volume aims to represent the fullest account of English fiction between the years 1937 and 1901. It contains over 1000 biographical entries and over 600 novels synopsized. It contains background material on the publishers, reviewers and readers of the form. The material is arranged alphabetically and while designed to be economical in expression, it aims to meet the high standards of factual accuracy needed by scholars, while retaining the human and literary interest that is generally associated with such Companions. It should be useful to students of literature from GCSE level through to postgraduates.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

‘A remarkable achievement. An invaluable tool for understanding the Victorian literary milieu, and a first-rate bedside book as well.’ A.S. Byatt, Times Literary Supplement

This towering work of reference on Victorian fiction captures the full range and depth of the Victorian novel.

With over 900 biographical entries, more than 600 novels synopsised, and a wealth of background material on the publishers, reviewers and readers of the age, the Longman Companion to Victorian Fiction is the fullest account of the period’s fiction ever published. Now in a second edition, the book has been revised and enlarged, and a generous selection of images have been included to illustrate various aspects of the Victorian publishing, writing, reviewing and reading worlds. In its totality, this is the most complete anatomy of this richest of literary fields currently available.

It is also highly accessible. Organised alphabetically, the information provided will be a boon to students, researchers and all lovers of reading. The entries, though concise, meet the high standards demanded by modern scholarship. The writing - marked by Sutherland’s characteristic combination of flair, clarity and erudition – is a joy to read, as well as a definitive work of reference.

Présentation de l'éditeur

With over 900 biographical entries, more than 600 novels synopsized, and a wealth of background material on the publishers, reviewers and readers of the age the Longman Companion to Victorian Fiction  is the fullest account of the period's fiction ever published. Now in a second edition, the book has been revised and a generous selection of images have been chosen to illustrate various aspects of Victorian publishing, writing, and reading life.

Organised alphabetically, the information provided will be a boon to students, researchers and all lovers of reading. The entries, though concise, meet the high standards demanded by modern scholarship. The writing - marked by Sutherland's characteristic combination of flair, clarity and erudition - is of such a high standard that the book is a joy to read, as well as a definitive work of reference.

"A remarkable achievement, an invaluable tool for understanding the Victorian literary milieu, and a first-rate bedside book as well."     TLS

"A pleasure to read and to handle."    Sunday Times

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Longman
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0582490413
• ISBN 13: 9780582490413
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 704
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible