In time for the 150th anniversary of its first publication, this special edition is the first to provide readers with a full introduction to the text, one which describes a context for both the challenges Katy faces in meeting the expectations of 19th century young womanhood, and a consideration of her ongoing significance in the 21st century. In time for the 150th anniversary of its first publication, this special edition is the first to provide readers with a full introduction to the text, one which describes a context for both the challenges Katy faces in meeting the expectations of 19th century young womanhood, and a consideration of her ongoing significance in the 21st century.