[Longman Literature in English Series 01] • English Prose of the Nineteenth Century

Providing a comprehensive survey of English prose in the 19th century, this volume draws material from a wide variety of fields including art, literary theory and criticism, biography, letters, journals, sermons, and travel reportage. Through these works, the cultural, social, literary and political life of the 19th century can be charted, discussed and assessed.

Contents:

1. Prose of Discovery. Scientific writing. Travel and exploration literature. Social reportage --

2. Life Stories. Biography. Autobiography. Journals and letters --

3. Discourses of Culture. Intellectual formations. Writing culture. Criticism.