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Routledge The Victorian Novelist: Social Problems and Change

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Explore the real-world foundations of nineteenth-century literature with The Victorian Novelist: Social Problems and Change from Routledge. Originally published in 1987, this essential text bridges the gap between fiction and the historical reality of the era. It examines how authors used contemporary source material to build their narratives, providing a deeper understanding of the social issues depicted in classic novels. This book serves as a guide to the non-literary materials that informed the works of famous writers like Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell. By analyzing Government Blue Books, newspaper reports, and various articles, readers can see how historical facts shaped imaginative storytelling. The content is organized into specific sections covering the industrial north of England, the complexities of London, and the lives of the agricultural poor. Whether you are a student of sociology, a history enthusiast, or a literary scholar, this volume offers a clear look at the documentation behind the fiction. It provides the necessary context to understand the social landscape of the Victorian age through the very documents that inspired its greatest novelists.

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Provides a deep look into the non-literary source material used by nineteenth-century novelists to describe social issues.

Features specific extracts from historical writings that directly relate to the fiction of writers like Dickens and Gaskell.

Organizes historical context into clear sections covering the industrial north of England, London, and the agricultural poor.

Includes diverse primary sources such as Government Blue Books, newspaper reports, and contemporary articles.

Offers a scholarly perspective on how real-world social problems were translated into imaginative literary works.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138648531
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 July 2016
Listed Since: 19 October 2015

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