The Nineteenth Century
Nineteenth-century classics, in modern English.
The century that industrialised, colonised, doubted and wrote it all down at length. Nearly every form we still read was either invented or perfected here: the detective story, the scientific romance, the social novel, the modern ghost story. Each Aeneas Press edition presents the complete work with spelling and punctuation in present-day American usage, illustrated with credited full-page plates.
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The Rise of the English Novel: A Brief History
The English novel emerged in the eighteenth century and quickly became the dominant literary form of the modern world. This guide traces its origins through the pioneering works of Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, and Sterne.
An Introduction to Victorian Literature
Victorian literature reflects an age of unprecedented change, from the Industrial Revolution to the crisis of faith. This guide introduces its major authors, themes, and enduring significance.