Caricature, Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Charles H Ross
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Caricature, Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Charles H Ross
Caricature, Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915), popular English novelist, and Charles Henry Ross (1835-1897), English journalist, artist and novelist -- Fair Boiling-Down Fiction Trade. It is said that every cupboard belonging to Miss Braddon and Mr Ross has a skeleton novel in it.
1881
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1881 Boiling Braddon Bryan Churning Cigar Entracte Fiction Journalist Monocle Novelist Penny Prolific Quantity Ross Waverley Elizabeth
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This delightful caricature captures the lively camaraderie between two of Victorian England's most prolific literary figures, Mary Elizabeth Braddon and Charles Henry Ross. Drawn in 1881, the image shows Braddon, a popular English novelist known for her sensationalist and often scandalous works, and Ross, an English journalist, artist, and novelist, deep in conversation. Both are depicted with monocles, hats, and cigars in hand, suggesting a long and productive day of writing behind them. The caption playfully refers to their shared penchant for churning out novels at a remarkable pace, with the tagline "every cupboard belonging to Miss Braddon and Mr. Ross has a skeleton novel in it." This humorous remark speaks to the high demand for literature during the 1880s and the pressure to produce quantity over quality in the fiction trade. Braddon's most famous works include "Lady Audley's Secret" and "Aurora Floyd," while Ross penned "The Waverley Novels" and "Alfred" among others. Their collaboration on the "Fair Boiling-Down Fiction Trade" series further solidified their reputations as masters of the craft. This caricature serves as a testament to their enduring friendship and their significant contributions to the literary world during a time when the production of fiction was a booming industry.
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