Voice and the Victorian Storyteller

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Exploring the intersection of voice and literature, this work reveals how Victorian novels engaged with vocal performances and speech representation. Kreilkamp examines various cultural aspects, including political speeches and governess tales, illustrating the significance of the human voice in storytelling. Through analyses of notable authors like Brontë, Dickens, and Gaskell, the book challenges traditional views on the written word, emphasizing the importance of vocality in understanding the cultural landscape of the nineteenth century.