Art and Commerce in the British Short Story, 1880–1950
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Art and Commerce in the British Short Story, 1880–1950
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The short story was a commercial phenomenon which took off in the late nineteenth century and lasted through to the rise of television and film. Baldwin uses a wide variety of sources to show how economic factors helped to dictate how and what a wide variety of authors wrote.
The short story was a commercial phenomenon which took off in the late nineteenth century and lasted through to the rise of television and film. Baldwin uses a wide variety of sources to show how economic factors helped to dictate how and what a wide variety of authors wrote.
Art and Commerce in the British Short Story, 1880–1950 by Dean Baldwin explores the intricate relationship between economic factors and literary creation during this transformative period. By examining various sources, Baldwin reveals the influence of commerce on the writing practices of numerous authors.
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Praised as "a welcome addition... packed with painstaking research" by English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920, the book offers valuable firsthand material from writers' diaries and letters, aiding both students and scholars. Review of English Studies highlights its insight into writers as individuals affected by real-life circumstances. SHARP News commends its empirical approach and significance for literary and book historians. Ailsa Cox of Edge Hill University notes Baldwin's ability to reshape understanding of the short story's development and emphasises his detailed knowledge of publishing history.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781848932289
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 March 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 240
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