George Du Maurier: Illustrator, Author, Critic: Beyond Svengali

Tracing George du Maurier's role as a participant in the wider cultural life of his time, this collection restores him to his status as a major Victorian figure. The contributors consider du Maurier as an artist and illustrator, novelist, and contributor to mid- and late Victorian culture. Taken together, the essays highlight du Maurier's diverse achievements and make a case for his enduring significance.