A Curious History in Book Editing: Inclosing Letters of the Senior Editor, Charles Eliot Norton - Softcover

A Curious History in Book Editing : Inclosing Letters of the Senior Editor, Charles Eliot Norton

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Curious History in Book Editing' presents a compelling look into the professional relationship and editorial exchanges between author Kate Stephens and the distinguished scholar and editor Charles Eliot Norton. Through a collection of letters and insightful commentary, the work explores the intricate processes and personal dynamics inherent in the world of late 19th and early 20th-century publishing. Central to the narrative are the letters of Norton, a prominent man of letters and Harvard professor, which provide a window into his editorial philosophy and his meticulous approach to the written word.The book serves as both a primary source for students of literary history and a personal account of a writer's experience navigating the complexities of book production and editorial oversight. By documenting these interactions, Stephens sheds light on the often-invisible labor behind the finished page, highlighting the intellectual rigor required to bring a manuscript to fruition. This volume is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of American letters, the art of editing, and the legacy of Charles Eliot Norton as a foundational figure in American intellectual life. It offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on the collaborative yet sometimes contentious nature of the author-editor bond during a transformative era in literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025584614

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