The Companion to the Victorian Novel provides contextual and critical information about the entire range of British fiction published between 1837 and 1901.

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• Provides contextual and critical information about the entire range of British fiction published during the Victorian period.
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• Explains issues such as Victorian religions, class structure, and Darwinism to those who are unfamiliar with them.
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• Comprises original, accessible chapters written by renowned and emerging scholars in the field of Victorian studies.
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• Ideal for students and researchers seeking up-to-the-minute coverage of contexts and trends, or as a starting point for a survey course.