Victorian Women's Magazines: An Anthology

This unique collection is an introduction to the rich variety of Victorian magazines for women. The extracts range from fashion magazines to feminist journals, from serious works for Christian mothers to tales of romance and passion for "sweethearts." Focusing on the development of the British magazine, this extensively illustrated work gives access to texts few readers ever see. The richest anthology of its kind, it also covers the historical, cultural, and political setting of Victorian England.