Publisher's Synopsis
Studies the shift in the theory of novel writing from a focus on biography and esthetics to narrative fiction during the Victorian era as the audience of the novel widened from the educated elite to the common person.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
