ISBN: 9789367211878
Author: G.K. Chesterton
Pages: 100
Size: A5
Genre: Literary Criticism / History / Victorian Studies
Edition: Reprint Edition
Binding: Paperback
Key Features:
- ✔ Analytical survey of Victorian literature by G.K. Chesterton
- ✔ Covers major poets and novelists of the 19th century
- ✔ Discusses the cultural and ideological framework of Victorian England
- ✔ Ideal for literature students, scholars, and competitive exam preparation
- ✔ Compact format with academic-friendly language
Description:
The Victorian Age in Literature is a brilliant exposition of the defining literary personalities and philosophical currents of the Victorian era. G.K. Chesterton, one of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century, captures the spirit of Victorian England with intellectual finesse and narrative charm.
The book is divided into four focused sections:
I. The Victorian Compromise and Its Enemies
II. The Great Victorian Novelists
III. The Great Victorian Poets
IV. The Break-up of the Compromise
Chesterton’s perceptive treatment of figures like Dickens, Tennyson, the Brontës, and Matthew Arnold offers timeless insights into their relevance and legacy. This book is an indispensable resource for students of English literature, educators, and readers seeking to understand the social conscience of a transformative literary age.
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