In 'The Ivory Gate, a new edition' by Walter Besant, readers are transported to the world of 19th-century London, where the protagonist encounters challenges related to family, social class, and morality. Besant's elegant prose and detailed descriptions provide a vivid portrayal of the era, capturing the essence of Victorian society and the struggles faced by its inhabitants. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, showcasing themes of personal growth, societal norms, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. The intricate plot and well-developed characters make this book a compelling read for those interested in the complexities of human nature and interpersonal relationships. Walter Besant's writing style reflects his deep understanding of the human condition and his ability to weave a captivating narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. His reflections on the themes of love, loss, and redemption are expertly crafted, drawing readers into the emotional depth of the characters' experiences. 'The Ivory Gate' is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and enlighten readers with its poignant portrayal of life's triumphs and tribulations.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Original Plays, Second Series" by W. S. Gilbert. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

In the 1880s and 1890s, Walter Besant was one of Britain's most lionized living novelists. Today he is comparatively unknown. Bringing together literary critics and book historians, as well as social and cultural historians, this volume provides a major reassessment of Besant.

An exciting new contribution to the expanding but still largely uncharted territory of collaboration studies, Late Victorian Literary Collaboration is the first book-length study of the trend for collaborative writing that emerged in the last decades of the nineteenth century. As a result of the rapidly growing literary market, the years between 1870 and the turn of the century witnessed an unprecedented flow of collaboratively written novels. In the 1890s, co-authorship became a craze, with literary partnerships multiplying and fiction co-written by twenty and more authors appearing in the pages of popular magazines. By 1900, however, the trend had already reversed, and it quickly slipped into oblivion. Late Victorian Literary Collaboration investigates the factors that made the period so conducive to collaboration, tracing the reasons for its success and subsequent decline. Drawing on a vast range of original sources, the book discusses and compares different models of collaboration, from life-long, exclusive partnerships to one-time, widely-advertised collaborative ventures between best-selling novelists. It deals with authors such as Walter Besant, Somerville and Ross, Andrew Lang, H.R. Haggard and Rhoda Broughton, all favourites of the Victorian public but subsequently neglected and only recently reevaluated. By unpacking the debate that developed around co-authorship in the periodical press of the time, the book also sheds light on how collaborative authorship was imagined by the general public, and illustrates how the trend effectively – if temporarily – challenged Victorian assumptions about the author as a solitary genius.