The Nineteenth Century Novel - Critical Essays And Documents

The Nineteenth Century Novel – Critical Essays and Documents (1988) by Arnold Kettle
Published by Heinemann Educational Books – Available from Crappy Old Books

A musty classic from the golden age of serious lit crit, The Nineteenth Century Novel brings together Arnold Kettle’s sharp-eyed essays and key historical documents to offer a thorough, no-nonsense dive into the great works of Victorian fiction. First published by Heinemann in 1988, this volume explores the political, social, and literary landscapes that shaped writers like Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy—with all the academic rigour and faded-paper charm you’d expect from a crusty classroom staple.

Perfect for students, collectors, or anyone who still prefers their criticism printed, paginated, and preferably smelling faintly of someone’s long-forgotten bookshelf. Offered by Crappy Old Books—because some ideas deserve to gather dust and respect.

Has both a worn feel to it, yet the spine is without the vaguest hint of a crease indicating it has never been read in ernest. 

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