The History of Reading, Volume 2 [electronic resource] : Evidence from the British Isles, c.1750–1950 /
Halsey, Katie.editor.
Owens, W. R.editor.
'Reading has a history. But how can we recover it?' This volume brings together original research essays focusing on the history of reading in the British Isles, using evidence ranging from library records to Mass Observation surveys to highlight the social factors that influence a seemingly private, individual activity.
"In association with the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Reading communities -- pt. 2. Reading and gratification -- pt. 3. Reading and the press -- pt. 4. Readers and autodidacticism.
'Reading has a history. But how can we recover it?' This volume brings together original research essays focusing on the history of reading in the British Isles, using evidence ranging from library records to Mass Observation surveys to highlight the social factors that influence a seemingly private, individual activity.
Literature-History and criticism.
Literature-Philosophy.
Culture-Study and teaching.
Civilization-History.
Literary History.
Literary Theory.
Cultural Theory.
Cultural History.