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New critical edition of Not Wisely, but Too Well

November 13, 2013 By Catherine Pope

Cover of Not Wisely, but Too Well by Rhoda BroughtonWe’re delighted to have published a new critical edition of Rhoda Broughton’s Not Wisely, but Too Well, edited by Tamar Heller. This is not only a good read, but also a very important novel in terms of literary censorship, as Broughton was obliged to “expunge it of coarseness” before it could be published. Notwithstanding the extensive editorial changes, Broughton’s novel remains a pioneering portrayal of female sexuality, or what Geraldine Jewsbury called “highly coloured & hot blooded passion”.

The original and shocking conclusion is included in the appendices, along with details of other revisions, and also a selection of contemporary reviews.

To find out more, please visit:

http://victoriansecrets.co.uk/catalogue/not-wisely-but-too-well/

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