Leah Price 
Anthology and the Rise of the Novel [PDF ebook] 
From Richardson to George Eliot

In the Alexander Lectures for 1965-66 at the University of Toronto, Dr. Frye describes the basis of the tragic vision as "being in time, " in which death as "the essential event that g …

"The Root of All Evil" by J. S. Fletcher is a novel that delves into the destructive power of greed. The story revolves around a central crime motivated by financial gain, exploring how the …

"Old Lady Mary: A Story of the Seen and the Unseen" by Margaret Oliphant is a Victorian-era novella that delves into the supernatural and the afterlife. The story revolves around the titula …

The South Asian region has been especially prone to mass displacement and relocations owing to its varied geographical settings as well as socio-political factors. This book examines the women’s pers …

How have fairy tales from around the world changed over the centuries? What do they tell us about different cultures and societies? This volume traces the evolution of the genre over the period known …

"The Scottish Cavalier: An Historical Romance Vol. I" is a historical romance novel set in 17th-century Scotland. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the conflict between the Cavalier …

"Recreations of Christopher North, Vol. II" by John Wilson continues the exploration of 19th-century leisure activities through a series of essays. This volume delves deeper into nature wri …

"The Reason Why" by Elinor Glyn is a compelling romantic drama set in the early 20th century, exploring the intricate relationships and social dynamics of the time. The novel revolves aroun …

In these essays some of today”s leading literary scholars and cultural critics re-examine major writers, genres, and themes in relation to their traditional period affiliations. The essays cover a b …