Reading and the Victorians

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Focusing on the transformative era of reading in the Victorian period, this collection features essays from historians, literary scholars, and theorists exploring the complexities of 19th-century reading practices. Contributors analyze the personal, historical, literary, and material contexts of reading during this time, while also drawing parallels and contrasts with contemporary reading habits. The work encourages reflection on how modern readers engage with the Victorians' literary legacy and the evolution of reading itself.