9781025288192 - Authorship in the Days of Johnson (1 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Authorship in the Days of Johnson' is a comprehensive study of the literary profession during the mid-eighteenth century, focusing specifically on the years 1726 to 1780. Arthur Simons Collins examines the intricate and evolving relationships between writers, their patrons, the burgeoning publishing industry, and the growing reading public. This era, dominated by the formidable presence of Samuel Johnson, marks a significant transition from the system of private aristocratic patronage to a more commercialized literary marketplace.