The Age of the Storytellers
Subtitle: British Popular Fiction Magazines 1880-1950
Publisher: Oak Knoll Pr
Published: December 31, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781584561705
Subjects: Literary Collections; Literature: Classics; English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; 19th century; 20th century; English fiction; Great Britain; History and criticism; Periodicals; Popular literature
Description: The years from 1880-1950 were the golden age of storytelling, which coincided with the glory of the popular monthly illustrated magazines, such as "The Strand", "Pearson's Magazine", "Pall Mall", and many more. This reference guide considers these magazines in detail, charting their contribution to and influence upon popular literature.