Excursions In Victorian Bibliography (1922)

Excursions In Victorian Bibliography is a book written by Michael Sadleir and published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays and articles that explore various aspects of Victorian literature and publishing. It is considered to be one of the most important works on the subject of Victorian bibliography.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section, titled ""The Victorian Bookseller"", explores the role of the bookseller in Victorian society and the challenges they faced in the rapidly changing publishing industry. The second section, ""The Victorian Reader"", examines the reading habits and preferences of Victorian readers, as well as the ways in which books were marketed and sold to them.The final section of the book, ""The Victorian Author"", focuses on the lives and works of some of the most famous Victorian writers, including Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy. Sadleir provides detailed analyses of their works and explores the ways in which they were received by contemporary readers and critics.Throughout the book, Sadleir draws on his extensive knowledge of Victorian literature and publishing to provide insightful commentary on the cultural and social context in which these works were produced and consumed. He also includes a wealth of bibliographical information, making the book an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature.Overall, Excursions In Victorian Bibliography is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the Victorian publishing industry and the literary culture of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.