Literary London (Classic Reprint): Its Lights and Comedies - Couverture souple

Ryan, W. P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331585651 ISBN 13 : 9781331585657

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A lively survey of the writers, editors, and scenes that shaped London’s literary scene.

This collection mixes anecdotes, portraits, and sharp observations to illuminate how a city’s writers lived, worked, and interacted. From the supper table to the interview chair, the pages sketch the personalities and routines that fed a vibrant literary culture. Readers will encounter playful and perceptive takes on editors, critics, and fellow authors, all rooted in the real-life world of late 19th- and early 20th-century London.

• Character sketches and quirky details about notable writers and editors.
• Vivid scenes of book culture, clubs, journals, and the literary press.
• Humor, affection, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at how London’s literary life operated.
• Context for how reviewers, publishers, and critics shaped the era’s fiction and journalism.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary history told with wit and a sense of place—an accessible window into London’s writing world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331585651
• ISBN 13: 9781331585657
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 174
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