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Lives of Victorian literary figures

Lives of Victorian literary figures

The Brownings, The Brontes and the Rossettis By Their Contemporaries (Lives of Victorian Literary Figures)
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
1292
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive volume explores the lives and works of prominent Victorian literary figures, including the Brontë family, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Robert Browning. It delves into their personal histories, creative processes, and the cultural context of 19th-century Great Britain. The book draws on various sources to offer a detailed look at these influential authors.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Biography

Authors

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Ralph Pite

Ralph Pite specializes in biographies of Victorian literary figures. His major work is the multi-volume series, Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, which includes specific titles like Part VII, Volume 3. Readers interested in 19th-century literary history will find his books informative.

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Simon Avery

Simon Avery writes across a wide range, from the chills of Great British Horror 4 to detailed studies of Victorian literary figures. He has edited Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Vol 3 and also penned Sex, Time and Place.