Biographical Dictionary of Literary Influences: The Nineteenth Century, 1800-1914

“Biographical Dictionary of Literary Influences: The Nineteenth Century, edited by John Powell, offers important information....Taking the imaginative approach of identifying the significant cultural influences on the major figures of the ninteenth entury, this is a work that not only can serve as a useful reference book but which is in itself a cultural history of era....[a] welcomed scholary aid and offers succinct useful information about the important cultural influences on major figures of the ninteenth century.”–Victorian Periodicals Review

“[a] comprehensive work for a definite time period dedicated to addressing how reading influenced cultural development. Academic and research libraries may find this unique reference source useful for professors and advanced degree students.”–Reference & User Services Quarterly

Book Description

A practical tool for scholars wishing to trace the reading experience of important 19th century Western cultural figures.