Catherine Maxwell Books

Catherine Maxwell is a distinguished scholar of Victorian literature. Her work delves deeply into the era's key themes and stylistic innovations. As a professor at Queen Mary University of London, she offers valuable insights into the 19th-century literary landscape. Her analyses illuminate the complexity and richness of Victorian prose and poetry.

The Sculptural Body in Victorian Literature

Gap Year: How an Empty Nest Led Me to Grow Wings

Gap Year: How an Empty Nest Led Me to Grow Wings
382 pages
14 hours of reading
Catherine embarks on a year of travel to heal after a tumultuous divorce and heartbreak. However, her journey is filled with unexpected challenges, including getting lost in foreign lands, dealing with bedbugs, and navigating the complexities of fleeting romantic encounters. This exploration reveals the realities of single parenting and the unpredictability of life on the road, contrasting her initial fantasies with the often humorous and difficult experiences she faces.
The Sculptural Body in Victorian Literature
This book argues that, in Victorian literature, transgressive desires that cannot be openly acknowledged are often buried and encrypted in the marble bodies of statues.

Gap Year: How an Empty Nest Led Me to Grow Wings

The Sculptural Body in Victorian Literature