Deborah Anna Logan Knihy

Published in 1832, Illustrations of Political Economy established Harriet Martineau as both a successful and controversial author and a pioneer of nineteenth-century “social problem” writing. This widely read series of didactic stories popularized political economy, making it accessible to audiences by vividly dramatizing issues such as overpopulation and labour strikes. Illustrations of Political Economy marks a pivotal moment in which literature and politics came together, laying the foundation for the realism and social commentary of later Victorian novels.This Broadview edition contains a critical introduction and a rich selection of historical documents, including contemporary reviews of Illustrations and writings on population growth, factory conditions, and working-class life."Logan's excellent critical edition makes this important text newly engaging and highly accessible for the next generation of cultural historians and general readers." -- Alexis Easley, University of Alaska Southeast

Focusing on the Indian Ladies' Magazine, the first English publication established and edited by an Indian woman, the book explores its significant impact on women's discourse in India. Kamala Satthianadhan's magazine captured the transformative period of modern Indian history, balancing conservative and progressive views. It served as a platform for women's voices, contributing to the socio-political landscape of the time while documenting the evolving role of women in society.

Harriet Martineau is one of the most prolific and well-connected Victorian writers to have fallen off the literary map in the century following her death. This eclectic collection of letters ranges from the 1820s through 1870s and includes private and professional correspondence, from brief notes to long discourses, addressing topics from domestic