British Fiction, 1800-1829: A Database of Production, Circulation and Reception History

British Fiction, 1800–1829: A Database of Production, Circulation & Reception (DBF) arises from more than fifteen years’ general research into Romantic-era British fiction, by the project director, Professor Peter Garside. The project provides a comprehensive bibliographical record of the production of fiction during the first three decades of the nineteenth century, supplemented by a variety of contextual secondary materials drawn from the period. Materials are drawn from six key areas: anecdotal records, contemporary library catalogues, publishing papers, contemporary reviews, and subscription lists. Using the various bibliographical and contextual resources provided, users of the database will be able to build a full and composite profile of the production, dissemination, and reputation of fiction during the opening years of the nineteenth century—thus, improving and clarifying our understanding of the development of the novel in the Romantic era.