This is a paperbound reprint of a 2002 book focusing on the diversity of Victorian poetry and on its numerous critical interpretations, for academics, students, and general readers interested in the Victorian era. Articles cover Victorian schools and styles of poetry, form and content, production and distribution, and contexts and interactions with the dominant cultural issues of the era. The book presents work from 29 scholars, including editors Chapman (English, U. of Victoria), Cronin (English, U. of Glasgow), and Harrison (English, North Carolina State U.). An introductory overview, frameworks for future research, and an exhaustive list of references and suggested further reading are included. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)