A Companion to Sensation Fiction

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A Companion to Sensation Fiction is written by Pamela K. Gilbert and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1444342215 (ISBN 10) and 9781444342215 (ISBN 13).

This comprehensive collection offers a complete introduction to one of the most popular literary forms of the Victorian period, its key authors and works, its major themes, and its lasting legacy. Places key authors and novels in their cultural and historical context Includes studies of major topics such as race, gender, melodrama, theatre, poetry, realism in fiction, and connections to other art forms Contributions from top international scholars approach an important literary genre from a range of perspectives Offers both a pre and post-history of the genre to situate it in the larger tradition of Victorian publishing and literature Incorporates coverage of traditional research and cutting-edge contemporary scholarship