JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Family Writer: Family In and Beyond James Malcolm Rymer's Penny Fiction.

  • Published In: Journal of Victorian Culture, 2025, v. 30, n. 2. P. 213 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gasperini, Anna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Rebecca Nesvet's monograph, "James Malcolm Rymer, Penny Fiction, and the Family," which repositions the narrative surrounding Rymer from one focused on violence and gore to one centered on family dynamics within his works. Nesvet argues that Rymer, a significant yet previously obscure author of Victorian penny fiction, aimed to depict working-class family values and their role in societal progress through his stories. By conducting thorough archival research and contextual readings, she reveals how Rymer's portrayals of family life were intended to serve as moral examples for his readers, reflecting the cultural and political changes of his time. The book is recommended for those interested in Victorian literature, particularly in the context of working-class family and childhood themes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Victorian Culture. 2025/04, Vol. 30, Issue 2, p213
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1355-5502
  • DOI:10.1093/jvcult/vcaf014
  • Accession Number:189568284
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