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Ticknor, Caroline

 
9781334098499: Hawthorne and His Publisher (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The story behind an American publishing legend that shaped a nation’s literature. In Hawthorne and His Publisher, Caroline Ticknor chronicles William D. Ticknor’s rise at the Old Corner Bookstore and his mission to publish trustworthy, high‑quality books. This vivid portrait reveals how one publisher’s vision helped launch and sustain some of the era’s greatest writers, from Hawthorne to Longfellow and beyond.

Explore the life of a man whose fairness and business integrity earned international respect. Discover the quiet power of a publishing house that became Boston’s literary hub, welcoming both American voices and international authors with equal measure of generosity and justice.




  • How Ticknor built a publishing house that became a national literary force

  • The close, influential friendship between Hawthorne and his publisher

  • The rise of the imprint as a symbol of a good book

  • Early efforts to establish international copyright and fair dealing



Ideal for readers of literary biography and American literary history who want a clear view of publishing’s role in shaping a golden era.


A non-fiction work about a pivotal publisher and his circle, tracing a century of letters, friendships, and the effort to bring great literature to readers at home and abroad.

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