Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts--novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians, and writers from other genres--from every region of the world.

Each of the more than 240 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately three to six novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers, and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works, and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts. A full citation and annotation precede each of the approximately 50 essays per volume; many include an author portrait. The series currently covers nearly 600 authors and also includes numerous entries focusing on literary topics and individual works. Students writing papers or class presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the 19th century will find this a highly useful resource.