Paperback. This anthology of literary criticism by Victorian women of letters brings together a wealth of difficult-to-find writings. Originally published from the 1830s through the 1890s, the essays concern a range of topics including poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose, the roles of literature and of criticism, topical reviews of major works, and retrospectives of major authors. Together, they demonstrate the impressive depth and breadth of Victorian womens literary criticism.This Broadview anthology also includes an introduction, textual and explanatory notes, author biographies, and suggestions for further reading. Solveig C. Robinsons important and welcome collection, with knowledgeable headnotes and helpful footnotes, recovers substantial works of literary criticism by eighteen Victorian women. Sally Mitchell, Temple University Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: A Serious Occupation (Paperback)
Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd, Peterborough
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1551113503
ISBN 13: 9781551113500
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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This anthology of literary criticism by Victorian women of letters brings together a wealth of difficult-to-find writings. Originally published from the 1830s through the 1890s, the essays concern a range of topics including poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose, the roles of literature and of criticism, topical reviews of major works, and retrospectives of major authors. Together, they demonstrate the impressive depth and breadth of Victorian women’s literary criticism.

This Broadview anthology also includes an introduction, textual and explanatory notes, author biographies, and suggestions for further reading.

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Solveig C. Robinson is an Assistant Professor of English at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma.

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