Fiction And The Reading Public by Literary Exors Of Q D Leavis

Fiction And The Reading Public by Literary Exors Of Q D Leavis

Fiction and the Reading Public provoked fierce controvers when first published in 1932, and it has since come to be recognised as a classic in its field. In her fascinating study, Q D Leavis investigates what has happened to the public taste in the last three centuries and what effect this has had on both the life of the nation and the equality of living for the individual. A brilliant piece of literary exegesis and an illuminating anthropological commentary - DAILY MAIL An illuminating study. . . it offers a rich store of interest, not only in its vigorous scrutiny of the novel and the influences which have shaped it, but also in its study of changing attitudes and tempos of life amont the general public who read novels. . . An achievement of distinguished quality and high value. New Republic. She has performed a noble office by inquiring into the case of the bestseller. The result is no less entertaining than instructive -SATURDAY REVIEW.

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ISBN 13	9780712665049
ISBN 10	0712665048
Title	Fiction And The Reading Public
Author	Literary Exors Of Q D Leavis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Vintage
Year published	2000-02-03
Number of pages	384
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