This introductory guide to the canon of Victorian literature covers 61 novels by authors from Jane Austen to Emile Zola. Brief critical essays describe what each book is about and argue for its cultural, historical and literary importance. Literary canons remain a subject of debate but critics, readers and students continue to find them useful as overviews-and examinations-of the great works within a given period or culture. The Victorian canon is particularly rich with splendid novels that educate, enlighten and entertain.

About the Author
Jess Nevins is a reference librarian at the University of California at Riverside, USA. He lives in Tomball, Texas.

Reviews
"informed and informative...impressively well written"-Midwest Book Review.



Book Information
ISBN 9781476665009
Author Jess Nevins
Format Paperback
Page Count 276
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc