The Commodity Culture of Victorian England


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This provocative and theoretically sophisticated book reveals how capitalism produced and sustained a culture of its own in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. "Richards provides a valuable account of the interaction between cultural and business development in Victorian England by focusing on the evolution of advertising. Through an examination of five case studies, ranging from how advertisers employed images of the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851 to their use of images of women just before WWI, he argues that the British developed a new type of culture in the mid and late-19th century--a new way of thinking and living increasingly based upon the possession of material goods, commodities. Revising the findings of some earlier scholars, Richards shows that 'cultural forms of consumerism . . . came into being well before the consumer economy did.' The 50 well-reproduced advertising images greatly enhance the value of this study." --M. Blackford, "Choice"




Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part VII, Volume 1


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This volume presents documents that roughly follow the chronology of Joseph Conrad's life and deliberately considers two documents that reveal surprising and important facts that Conrad had carefully concealed.




Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part VII, Volume 3


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This book is a collection of biographical records portraying the life of Rudyard Kipling, drawn from official biographies, memoirs, testimonies, letters, diaries, conversations, anecdotes, essays, and reviews.




The Victorians


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The Victorian age was one whose principal tenets were progress and individualism, and one characterized by Tennyson as an awful moment of transition. In this volume introductory essays on aspects of Victorian thought, faith and doubt lead into chapters on the major novelists and poets of the period, as well as pieces on women prose-writers, fantasy and nonsense, the Victorian theatre and the fin de siecle.




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The Second Victorian Mystery MEGAPACK ®


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The second volume of our Victorian Mystery series presents 38 more classic mysteries, including series by Andrew Lang, August Groner, and Robert Barr. Included are: IN THE HOUSE OF SUDDHOO, by Rudyard Kipling THE CRIME CLUB, by William Holt-White TRACES OF CRIME, by Mary Fortune THE STAR OF THE "GRASMERE," by E. W. Hornung MR. BOVEY'S UNEXPECTED WILL, by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLAW KOMBS, by Robert Barr THE AFFAIR OF THE "AVALANCHE BICYCLE AND TYRE, CO., LTD," by Arthur Morrison THE RED CROSS GIRL, by Richard Harding Davis THE MYSTERY OF THE CLASPED HANDS, by Guy Boothby CHEATING THE GALLOWS, by Israel Zangwill THE DREAM WOMAN, Wilkie Collins The "Joe Muller" Series, by Augusta Groner: THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN BULLET THE CASE OF THE REGISTERED LETTER THE POCKET DIARY FOUND IN THE SNOW The "Eugene Valmont" Series, by Robert Barr: THE MYSTERY OF THE FIVE HUNDRED DIAMONDS THE SIAMESE TWIN OF A BOMB-THROWER THE CLUE OF THE SILVER SPOONS LORD CHIZELRIGG'S MISSING FORTUNE THE ABSENT-MINDED COTERIE THE GHOST WITH THE CLUB-FOOT THE LIBERATION OF WYOMING ED LADY ALICIA'S EMERALDS Robert Louis Stevenson's Mystery Tales from "New Arabian Nights": THE STORY OF THE BANDBOX THE STORY OF THE YOUNG MAN IN HOLY ORDERS THE STORY OF THE HOUSE WITH THE GREEN BLINDS THE ADVENTURE OF PRINCE FLORIZEL AND A DETECTIVE The "Disentanglers" Series, by Andrew Lang: THE GREAT IDEA FROM THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES ADVENTURE OF THE FIRST CLIENTS ADVENTURE OF THE RICH UNCLE THE ADVENTURE OF THE OFFICE SCREEN A LOVER IN COCKY THE ADVENTURE OF THE EXEMPLARY EARL THE ADVENTURE OF THE LADY PATRONESS ADVENTURE OF THE LADY NOVELIST AND THE VACCINATIONIST ADVENTURE OF THE FAIR AMERICAN ADVENTURE OF THE MISERLY MARQUIS ADVENTURE OF THE CANADIAN HEIRESS If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 180 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!




Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part VII, Volume 2


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This book looks at Rider Haggard from a different standpoint, his own. It carries a selection of critical appraisals of Haggard's work by his contemporaries up until the early 1950s.




The Men of the Nineties


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Bernard Muddiman's 'The Men of the Nineties' is a captivating exploration of the societal evolution and cultural shifts of the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of various men during this period, examining their roles, struggles, and relationships within the rapidly changing world. Muddiman's writing style is both insightful and engaging, offering a blend of historical analysis and personal narratives that bring the era to life. This book stands out for its meticulous research and thoughtful examination of the complexities of masculinity in the Victorian age. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of contrasting ideals and conflicting values, making 'The Men of the Nineties' a rich and thought-provoking read. Bernard Muddiman, a respected historian known for his expertise in Victorian literature and culture, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to 'The Men of the Nineties'. His scholarly background and keen understanding of the era shine through in the meticulous details and nuanced interpretations found throughout the book. Muddiman's passion for the subject matter is evident in his comprehensive exploration of the societal dynamics that shaped the lives of men during this transformative period. For readers interested in a deep dive into the complexities of Victorian masculinity and the societal forces at play in the late 19th century, 'The Men of the Nineties' is a must-read. Muddiman's insightful analysis and engaging writing make this book essential for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating historical period.