The Magazine in America (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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In The Magazine in America, discover how periodicals helped shape American literature and its writers.

This sweeping study traces the rise of magazines from the early days of American publishing to the complex landscape of the modern era. It shows how periodicals carried authors to wider audiences, supported new voices, and become a vital part of the literary economy. The work highlights the entwined careers of magazines, authors, and editors, and how these publications influenced public taste and national dialogue.

• How magazines expanded readership and boosted writers’ careers.


• The early connections between periodicals, authors, and publishers, and their evolving business models.


• Key figures and titles that helped shape American magazine culture, including editors and prominent contributors.


• The broader social and cultural impact of magazines on American life across decades.

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