Literary Celebrity, Gender, and Victorian Authorship, 1850-1914

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The study explores the emergence of literary celebrity in Britain between 1850 and 1914, highlighting its impact on national identity and gender roles. As Victorians engaged with the lives of famous authors, they fostered a collective heritage while reevaluating societal norms. Women writers navigated the celebrity landscape to advance their careers, despite often being marginalized in literary history. Meanwhile, male authors faced media scrutiny that sensationalized their public personas, prompting critiques of domestic dynamics and shaping ideals of masculinity.