Women and Personal Property in the Victorian Novel

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Exploring representations of women and material culture in the works of Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Henry James, the book examines how these novelists address women's complex relationships with property. It highlights the significance of seemingly trivial items in Victorian realist novels, revealing deeper insights into women's culture and property law. This fresh perspective uncovers new interpretations of female characters, emphasizing the interplay between material possessions and gender dynamics in Victorian fiction.