Alexis Easley Livres

The book explores how anonymous periodical journalism contributed to shaping women's authorial identities in the Victorian era. Alexis Easley challenges traditional views that depict this journalism as solely oppressive, highlighting its role as a space for women's voices and agency. By examining various periodicals, the author reveals the complexities and nuances of women's engagement with literature and public discourse during a time of significant social change.

The study explores the emergence of literary celebrity in Britain between 1850 and 1914, highlighting its impact on national identity and gender roles. As Victorians engaged with the lives of famous authors, they fostered a collective heritage while reevaluating societal norms. Women writers navigated the celebrity landscape to advance their careers, despite often being marginalized in literary history. Meanwhile, male authors faced media scrutiny that sensationalized their public personas, prompting critiques of domestic dynamics and shaping ideals of masculinity.

This book highlights the integral relationship between the rise of the popular woman writer and the expansion and diversification of newspaper, book and periodical print media during a period of revolutionary change, 1832 1860.