Catherine Delafield Libri

Focusing on the Victorian serial as a distinct literary form, this analysis delves into five novels by notable authors such as Elizabeth Gaskell and Wilkie Collins. It explores the material conditions of their production and highlights the collaborative nature of their creation. By examining the context of periodical publication, the work sheds light on how these novels were shaped by their time and the publishing landscape, offering insights into the interplay between literature and its medium.

Focusing on the collaborative nature of letters, this book explores how they serve as a medium for documenting and sharing women's lives in the nineteenth century. It delves into the material aspects of letter-writing and the implications of family archives, highlighting the themes of survival and choice. By examining how women's narratives were crafted and reshaped through correspondence, the work sheds light on the significant role of letters in shaping personal and collective histories.

The book explores the cultural impact of women's writing and reading in the nineteenth century, focusing on non-fictional diaries and the art of diary writing. It delves into how fictional diaries interact with various literary forms, including epistolary narratives, periodicals, factual documents, and sensation fiction, highlighting the diverse literary landscape of the time and the significance of women's contributions to it.