Nineteenth-Century Fiction and the Production of Bloomsbury

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Focusing on the interplay between fiction and socio-economic dynamics, this study examines the evolution of the novel in nineteenth-century Bloomsbury, London. It reveals how writers redefined the area's perceived marginality into a space of autonomy amidst cultural growth and economic decline. By employing sociological theory, the book traces the emergence of Bloomsbury as a literary hub and connects its later association with the Bloomsbury Group to earlier developments. Ultimately, it highlights the symbolic relationship between writers and the neighborhood, illustrating how fiction shaped its cultural identity.