The book provides an overview of the lives and works of prominent women novelists during Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901). It explores their contributions to English literature, highlighting their struggles, achievements, and impact on the literary scene. The author examines the social and cultural context in which these women writers lived and worked, discussing how they navigated the constraints of a patriarchal society while producing influential and enduring works of fiction.
By Edna Lyall · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Literary Criticism · 9 chapters