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The untold history of pregnancy and childbirth in Victorian Britain

Exploring the intricate ties between neo-Victorianism and nineteenth-century sensation fiction, this study delves into the lasting impact of Victorian authors like Wilkie Collins and Mary Elizabeth Braddon. It highlights their influence across various genres, including detective fiction, Gothic literature, and contemporary adaptations. By reassessing the origins and meanings of neo-Victorianism, the book contributes significantly to popular fiction studies, appealing to scholars and students interested in Victorian literature and its modern interpretations.

Since the establishment of sensation fiction in the 1860s, key trends have emerged in critical readings of these texts.

Charlotte Brontë is one of the world’s best-loved writers. Her extraordinary literary talent manifested itself at an early age when she penned a series of imaginative and entertaining tales. Before her untimely death at the age of 38 she produced the masterpieces Jane Eyre , Shirley , and Vilette . Superb and meticulously researched, Jessica Cox's biography provides a beautifully drawn portrait of the creator of some of the world’s most remarkable novels.