Writers, Readers, and Reputations: Literary Life in Britain 1870-1918

This book presents a panoramic view of literary life in Britain over half a century from 1870 to 1914, teasing out authors' relations with the reading public and tracing how reputations were made and unmade. It surveys readers' habits, the book trade, popular literary magazines and the role of reviewers, and examines the construction of a classical canon by critics concerned about the supposed corruption of popular taste. Read More

This book presents a panoramic view of literary life in Britain over half a century from 1870 to 1914, teasing out authors' relations with the reading public and tracing how reputations were made and unmade. It surveys readers' habits, the book trade, popular literary magazines and the role of reviewers, and examines the construction of a classical canon by critics concerned about the supposed corruption of popular taste. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook 365 Day Rental: $64.50 (Expires Jan 07, 2026) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $85.99 Title: Writers, Readers, and Reputations by Philip Waller Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780199541201, 0199541205 eText ISBN: 9780191518690 Edition: 2008 Format: PDF eBook	$64.50 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ