William Clark Russell and the Victorian Nautical Novel

Andrew Nash

Book

William Clark Russell and the Victorian Nautical Novel

English literature, history and criticism, 20th centuryEnglish Sea storiesHistory and criticismEnglish fictionLiterature and societyHistoryRécits de mer anglaisHistoire et critiqueRoman anglaisLittérature et sociétéHistoireCriticism and interpretation

"William Clark Russell wrote more than forty nautical novels ... Based on extensive archival research, Nash explores this remarkable career, from Russell's early unsuccessful attempts to write 'female' sensation novels until he found his true métier. Illuminating such themes as gender ideology, the emergence of genre fiction and the influence of the marketplace on authorship, Nash places Russell's work at the centre of current debates on late Victorian literature and book history."--Publishers website

Sign in to add this book to your list.

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Reading Lists

Sign in to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Kindle Books & digital

Searches Amazon Kindle Books for the title.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure