Books in the McFarland Companions to 19th Century Literature series

This companion makes Alfred Tennyson's poetry accessible to contemporary readers by identifying some of the formal elements of the poems, highlighting their relevance to Tennyson's Victorian contemporaries, and explaining their enduring appeal and value.

Written for students at all levels, this tightly focused book situates Jane Austen in her time, and for all times. It provides a biography; locates her work in the context of literary history; explores her fiction; and is an encyclopedic resource on the people, places, and things of relevance to Austen the person and writer.

Anthony Trollope's novels and stories entertain while vividly bringing the Victorian era to life. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore Trollope's short story collections, and nonfiction contributions, as well as important themes in the works.