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The Dove in the Eagle's Nest
Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Charlotte M. Yonge
Charlotte M Yonge was one of the bestselling novelists of the Victorian period; she published prolifically during a lengthy writing career that lasted from the early 1850s to the 1890s, was highly regarded by contemporaries such as Tennyson and Kingsley, and continued to be widely read up till the 1940s even by unlikely figures such as Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West. Her work, on which Jane Austen exerted a significant influence, is central to an understanding of the development of the domestic novel, yet remains significantly less well known than that of other Victorian women writers such as Margaret Oliphant, Ellen Wood and M E Braddon. This book is the first full-length critical study of Yonge's writings, and presents an argument for the artistic coherence of her work as a novelist, as well as examining the reasons for its current non-canonical status. Reflecting Yonge's lifelong involvement in the Oxford Movement, and personal closeness to John Keble, the book situates her novels in the context of Tractarian aesthetics.
What books to lend and what to give
In "What Books to Lend and What to Give," Charlotte M. Yonge presents a compelling exploration of the moral and intellectual responsibilities associated with lending and gifting literature. This insightful guide intertwines thoughtful recommendations with an ethical framework, emphasizing the transformative power of books in shaping character and fostering intellectual growth. Employing her characteristic eloquence, Yonge offers detailed discussions on a curated selection of titles, couched within a Victorian literary context that values didacticism, morality, and the nurturing of the mind through reading. The book thus serves as both a practical toolkit for readers and a reflection on the s...
The Young Step-mother
The story of Albinia, a young woman of "four and twenty".
Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
