The Victorian Novel (ENGL3714)
The novel was the preeminent literary form of the Victorian period, unrivaled in its aesthetic influence and cultural importance. In this unit, we'll read a representative selection of notable Victorian novels in order to understand what "the Victorian novel" is, why it rose to prominence during a period of rapid societal change, and how its narrative techniques and thematic concerns continue to shape the genre today.
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