<P>An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the era, this companion explores influential dramatic works by Ibsen, Shaw and Wilde; the poetry of mourning; novelistic genres, including social problem novels and sensation fiction; and the literature of the fin de siècle?s aesthetes and decadents.</P><BR><P>An accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the era, this companion explores influential dramatic works by Ibsen, Shaw and Wilde; the poetry of mourning; novelistic genres, including social problem novels and sensation fiction; and the literature of the fin de siècle?s aesthetes and decadents.</P><UL><LI>This book contains a wealth of essential information to create a complete guide to the period and is part of the first series to offer a comprehensive and accessible overview for students</LI><LI>Dr Beth Palmer is an experienced lecturer and author who has published extensively in the field</LI><LI>The book contains features to improve the reader's understanding, including annotated timelines, bibliographies, and further reading <BR></LI></UL>