William St Clair
The Reading Nation in the Romantic Period
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521699440
- author:
- William St Clair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 796
- Dimensions:
- 166mm X 225mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Reading Nation in the Romantic Period by William St Clair offers a fresh perspective on the impact of reading during the 18th and 19th centuries. Contrary to traditional views, St Clair presents a more nuanced picture of the past, using quantified information from over fifty publishing and printing archives. Book prices, print runs, intellectual property, and readerships are examined in detail, providing a comprehensive understanding of the book trade during this period. This study challenges prevailing assumptions about the influence of reading on minds, attitudes, and actions. By exploring the economic and social factors that shaped the dissemination of texts, St Clair sheds new light on the role of reading in shaping national identity and cultural values.
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