Dress Culture in Late Victorian Women's Fiction

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The book explores the interconnectedness of late Victorian literary culture and the material culture of dress, termed "dress culture." By analyzing works from authors like Olive Schreiner and Margaret Oliphant, along with periodicals such as The Englishwomen's Domestic Magazine, the author expands the understanding of New Woman fiction and its ties to contemporary women's literature. This examination reveals how dress and sewing practices influenced narrative themes and character development during this period.