This book provides a survey of the major literary movements and authors of the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. It covers topics such as realism, romanticism, and the literary marketplace, and includes essays on notable figures such as Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy. An essential guide for anyone studying or teaching Victorian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.