Nineteenth century quasi-equivalents

[Natasha Randall]

Dear SEELANGers,

Before I start a translation, I always like to read books in English  
written at the same time as that which I'm translating... In this  
case, I'm on Dostoyevsky (Z. iz P.) and so I'm starting by re-reading  
some Dickens (Old Curiosity Shop, D. Copperfield).

Might the list suggest any other English novels of the 19th century  
whose language might help me to develop my 19thC ear?

There are no 'equivalent' writers of course. For me, it's a context  
thing. An effort to prime my subconscious in order to avoid anachronism.

I'm in the thick of the countryside so not able to get my hands on  
The Diary of a Writer or any other such resources - so any  
suggestions from this venerable list would be most welcome...

Many thanks in advance,
Natasha Randall

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