A strikingly interdisciplinary figure in Victorian literary history, Grant Allen (1848-1899) has thus far managed to elude the focused scrutiny of contemporary scholarship. This collection offers a valuable analytical and bibliographical resource for the exploration of the man and his work. Grant Allen was a prolific novelist, essayist, and man of letters, who is best remembered today for his The Woman Who Did (1895), which gained fame and notoriety almost overnight through its exploration of female independence and sexuality outside marriage, precipitating rabid denunciations of the ’new woman.’ Allen engaged with a span of literary and cultural concerns in the late-Victorian period that extended beyond gender politics, however; equally important was his sustained intervention in debates about Darwinism, Spencerism, and evolution, on which subjects he was recognized as an authority and as the foremost popularizer alongside T. H. Huxley and Benjamin Kidd. Not only did Allen’s work link the literary and the scientific, it traversed the boundaries between elite and popular culture, demonstrating their interconnectedness. This was notable in his travel and environmental writings and in his experiments in orientalist and detective fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. The contributors to this collection approach the figure of Allen from diverse fields within Victorian studies, showing him to be a late-Victorian innovator but also an example of fin-de-siècle modernity. Grant Allen: Literature and Cultural Politics at the Fin de Siècle revisits the richly variegated profile of one of the most intriguing and significant polymaths of the turn of the century, recognizing his contribution to and influence on the key modernizing debates of the period.
""A Maine Boy: The Journal of Ethan Allen Chase, 1832-1891"" is a fascinating and insightful memoir written by Ethan Allen Chase, a young man from Maine who lived through some of the most tumultuous times in American history. The journal covers a span of nearly sixty years, from 1832 to 1891, and provides a unique perspective on life in rural Maine during the mid-19th century.Chase's journal is an intimate and personal account of his daily life, thoughts, and experiences. He writes about his family, his friends, his work, and his community, as well as his observations on the world around him. He also shares his thoughts on religion, politics, and social issues of the day, giving readers a glimpse into the mindset of a young man living in a rapidly changing world.Throughout the journal, Chase's writing is vivid, descriptive, and engaging. He has a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, making his memoir a compelling read for anyone interested in American history, rural life, or personal memoirs. The journal is also a valuable resource for historians, providing a firsthand account of life in Maine during a critical period in American history.Overall, ""A Maine Boy: The Journal of Ethan Allen Chase, 1832-1891"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Maine, the United States, or personal memoirs. It is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in rural America during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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