The final book in an eight-volume series providing short biographies of men and women from Roman to Victorian times, Who's Who in Victorian Britain is concerned with the 'Age of Empire.' Victoria was the first English monarch to see her name given to the period of her reign while she was still alive: it was used as early as 1851.
Focusing on the challenges faced by narrators of religious stories, this study delves into the Canterbury Tales to uncover the solutions these narratives provide. It examines the tension between a narrator's allegiance to the story's authority and their desire to assert individuality. Through this exploration, the book highlights the complexities of storytelling within a religious context, offering insights into how these narratives address personal and spiritual dilemmas.