A collection of essays on it-narratives, a once popular form, and consumer culture focusing on the history of 18th century fiction between Richardson and Fielding mid-century through Austen at the turn of the century. Contributors include Barbara M. Benedict, Deidre Lynch, Jonathan Lamb, Markman Ellis, Liz Bellamy, Aileen Douglas, Chirstopher Flint, Mark Blackwell, Hilary Jane Englert, Ann Louise Kibbie, Bonnie Blackwell, Nicholas Hudson, Lynn Festa, John Plotz. Bucknell University Press. 2023. Paper. NEW. $35.00