The Victorian Bookshelf(English, Paperback, Nevins Jess)

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The Victorian Bookshelf(English, Paperback, Nevins Jess) is written by Nevins Jess and published by McFarland & Co Inc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1476665001 (ISBN 10) and 9781476665009 (ISBN 13).

This introductory guide to the canon of Victorian literature covers 61 novels by authors from Jane Austen to Emile Zola. Brief critical essays describe what each book is about and argue for its cultural, historical and literary importance. Literary canons remain a subject of debate but critics, readers and students continue to find them useful as overviews--and examinations--of the great works within a given period or culture. The Victorian canon is particularly rich with splendid novels that educate, enlighten and entertain. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.