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Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen

By Clement King Shorter
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A reflective literary survey that traces principal authors, genres, and reading habits across sixty years of the period's literature, combining biographical sketching with bibliographical notes. The writer emphasizes a non-doctrinal, descriptive approach, treats poets, novelists, historians, and critics in successive chapters, remarks on changing reputations and the reception of American writers, and admits limits when discussing contemporary figures. The essays assess notable works and minor reputations, chart shifting tastes, and offer observations on sociology, economics, and the habits of readers as they shaped and responded to the publishing landscape.

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Clement King Shorter

Clement King Shorter was a notable English biographer and literary critic, recognized for his contributions to the study of Victorian literature. He is best known for his works that delve into the lives and influences of significant literary figures, including "Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle" and "The Life of George Borrow." Shorter's scholarship often highlights the personal correspondences and relationships that shaped the literary landscape of his time. His writings provide valuable insights into the lives of authors and the cultural context of the Victorian era, making him an important figure in literary history.

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