Routledge - Charlotte Yonge: Rereading Domestic Religious Fiction

Explore the complex literary world of Charlotte Yonge through this scholarly study from Routledge. As one of the most effectively rediscovered Victorian women writers, Yonge offers much more than simple domestic tales. Her extensive body of fiction provides a unique look into nineteenth-century popular culture and challenges existing ideas about women writers of that era. This work places Yonge within the broader context of her time, examining her writing alongside major historical developments. Readers will find a deep analysis of how her stories connect to science, technology, imperialism, and aesthetics. By looking at the book market of the nineteenth century, this book helps redefine the parameters used to discuss female authors from this period. It is a necessary resource for those interested in literary theory, history, and the evolution of Victorian fiction.