Books and Their Readers in 18th Century England by Isabel Rivers

Books and Their Readers in 18th Century England by Isabel Rivers

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Summary

A collection of eight essays which investigate the book trade revolution of the 18th century and the ways in which significant kinds of 18th-century writings were designed and received by different audiences.

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Books and Their Readers in 18th Century England by Isabel Rivers

This collection of eight new essays investigates ways in which significant kinds of 18th-century writings were designed and received by different audiences. Rivers explores the answers to certain crucial questions about the contemporary use of books. This new edition contains the results of important new research by well known specialists in the field of book and publishing history over the last two decades.
..Rich in ideas and information... already indispensable. - Times Literary Supplement
Isabel Rivers is a Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and Rank Fellop and Tutor in English at St Hugh's College, Oxford.
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ISBN 13 9780826467171
ISBN 10 0826467172
Title Books and Their Readers in 18th Century England
Author Isabel Rivers
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2003-06-01
Number of pages 300
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