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The encyclopedia of fantastic victoriana
2005·1200 pages
An exhaustive encyclopedia of 19th-century fantastic literature, tracing the roots of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres through Victorian-era works.
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An exhaustive encyclopedia of 19th-century fantastic literature, tracing the roots of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres through Victorian-era works.
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This enormous volume is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of fantastic literature of the nineteenth century. From detective fiction to historical novels, from well-known authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to Russian newspaper serials and Chinese martial arts novels, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA is a truly exhaustive look at every aspect of fantastic literature in the days of Queen Victoria. Readers of science fiction and fantasy will be surprised to find here the roots of ge...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Mentions romantic elements and subplots across covered Victorian novels
Violence & gore
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References violent scenes and conflicts from 19th-century fiction
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Discusses early queer themes and characters in period literature
Religious content
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Analyzes religious motifs and devotional elements in fantastic works
Magic & witchcraft
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Extensive discussion of magic, witchcraft, and fantasy elements
Occult / demonology
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Covers occult themes, demonology, and supernatural motifs
Political content
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Explores social and political contexts of Victorian literature
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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References themes of cruelty and systemic suffering in historical fiction
Other
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