: Adams analyzes literature in conjunction with major developments in science, religion, and politics, including the impact of Darwinism, the "Irish question," and the expansion of the British Empire.
– Focuses on the rise of the industrial economy and how writers like Carlyle wrestled with "the unexampled times" and new social responsibilities. A History of Victorian Literature (Blackwell Hi...
: Reviewers on Wiley and Victorian Web note that the book avoids dense academic jargon, opting instead for a "lively narrative" that uses case studies and anecdotes to bring the period to life. Why It Matters : Adams analyzes literature in conjunction with major