The Cambridge History of English Literature

'The Cambridge History of English Literature: The Nineteenth Century III' represents the fourteenth and final volume of a comprehensive and authoritative survey of British letters. Edited by A.W. Ward and A.R. Waller, this scholarly work provides a deep exploration of the literary landscape during the latter part of the nineteenth century, a period marked by profound social change and artistic innovation.This volume delves into the diverse genres and movements that defined the era, including the evolution of the novel, the development of Victorian poetry, and the rise of significant prose works in philosophy, history, and science. It offers detailed critical analysis of major figures and lesser-known contributors alike, contextualizing their work within the broader intellectual and cultural currents of the age. Topics covered range from the impact of the Oxford Movement and the growth of journalism to the emergence of aestheticism and the late Victorian social drama.As an essential resource for students, scholars, and bibliophiles, this work remains a cornerstone of literary historiography. It synthesizes a vast array of bibliographic data and critical thought, offering a window into the literary achievements that shaped the modern English-speaking world. The contributors provide a rigorous examination of the texts and authors that continue to influence the study of English literature today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.