Fiction And The Reading Public - Couverture souple

Literary Exors Of Q D Leavis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0712665048 ISBN 13 : 9780712665049

Editeur : Pimlico, 2000

Synopsis

Fiction and the Reading Public provoked fierce controvers when first published in 1932, and it has since come to be recognised as a classic in its field. In her fascinating study, Q D Leavis investigates what has happened to the public taste in the last three centuries and what effect this has had on both the life of the nation and the equality of living for the individual. A brilliant piece of literary exegesis and an illuminating anthropological commentary - DAILY MAIL An illuminating study. . . it offers a rich store of interest, not only in its vigorous scrutiny of the novel and the influences which have shaped it, but also in its study of changing attitudes and tempos of life amont the general public who read novels. . . An achievement of distinguished quality and high value. New Republic. She has performed a noble office by inquiring into the case of the bestseller. The result is no less entertaining than instructive -SATURDAY REVIEW.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pimlico
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712665048
• ISBN 13: 9780712665049
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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