About the Book This four volume collection of primary sources examines literary and cultural criticism over the long nineteenth century. The volumes explore the subjects of life-writing, including biography, autobiography, diaries, and letters, drama criticism, the periodical and newspaper press, and criticism written by women. This collection will be of great interest to students of literary history. About the Author Joanne Shattock,</b> Emeritus Professor, School of English, University of Leicester, UK. Valerie Sanders,</b> Professor of English, University of Hull, UK. Katherine Newey,</b> Professor of English, University of Exeter, UK. Joanne Wilkes,</b> Professor of English, University of Auckland, New Zealand