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Michael Gouck

Michael has a BA (Honours) in English Literature and an MA in Victorian Studies from the University of London. He currently writes historical fiction full-time and has a deep and continuing fascination with every aspect of nineteenth-century Victorian society.

Member since: Jun 28, 2022Published posts: 4

Articles by Michael Gouck

How Did Jane Austen’s Novels Promote Virtuous Living?

Jane Austen: The Last Great English Novelist

Jane Austen drew on her family life, social circle, and extensive education to write novels which reinvented the narrative of morality.

How Sir Walter Scott Changed the Face of World Literature

One of the 19th century’s most bestselling authors, Sir Walter Scott, whose fame spanned the globe, created the historical novel and influenced generations of writers in Britain, Europe, and America.

Victorian Egyptomania: Why Was England So Obsessed With Egypt?

In the nineteenth century, Egyptomania, a madness and enthusiasm for ancient Egypt, left an indelible mark on every aspect of culture in Victorian Britain.