Aristocracies of Fiction

The book examines the decline of the British aristocracy between 1890 and 1920 and its profound impact on literature. It highlights how authors reimagined aristocratic figures, transforming them into diverse characters such as warrior heroes, detectives, and Gothic monsters. By analyzing these literary responses, the work reveals the ways in which the aristocracy remained a pivotal theme in late Victorian and early 20th-century culture, reflecting societal changes and evolving values during this transformative period.