The Revolution in Popular Literature

Focusing on the impact of radical politics, this survey explores the evolution of British popular literature during the Romantic and Victorian periods. Ian Haywood utilizes a variety of archival and primary sources to highlight significant developments in "cheap" literature. The work sheds new light on overlooked genres and texts, including the "pig's meat" anthology, female-authored didactic tales, and Chartist fiction, revealing their importance in the literary landscape of the time.