"The Companion to the Victorian Novel" provides contextual and critical information about the entire range of British fiction published between 1837 and 1901. This work: provides contextual and critical information about the entire range of British fiction published during the Victorian period; explains issues such as Victorian religions, class structure, and Darwinism to those who are unfamiliar with them; comprises original, accessible chapters written by renowned and emerging scholars in the field of Victorian studies; and, is ideal for students and researchers seeking up-to-the-minute coverage of contexts and trends, or as a starting point for a survey course.