Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907 by George J Worth

Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907 by George J Worth

In this work, George Worth addresses five principal questions. Where did Macmillan's come from, and why in 1859? Who or what was the guiding spirit behind the magazine, especially in its early, formative years? What cluster of ideas gave it such coherence as it manifested during that period? How did it and its parent firm deal with authors and juggle their periodical work and the books they produced for Macmillan and Co.? And what, finally, accounted for the palpable decline in the quality and fiscal health of Macmillan's during the last 25 year of its life and, ultimately, for its death? Worth includes a treasure trove of original material about the magazine, much of it drawn from unpublished manuscripts and other previously untapped primary sources. Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907 contributes to the understanding not only of one significant Victorian periodical but also, more generally, of the literary and cultural milieu in which it originated, flourished, declined, and expired.

'.. thoroughly researched account...' Times Literary Supplement 'George J. Worth gives us a much-needed account of the rise and fall of Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907... Worth is a thoughtful historian...' Studies in English Literature 'Scrupulous research [...] along with careful attention to the seemingly mundane details, financial and personal, of a highly successful literary magazine, make Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907 a valuable resource for scholars interested in the Victorian press.' Papers of the Bibliographical Society of Canada 'One final word of praise for this interesting and often entertaining study concerns the notes at the end of its chapter. They are valuable not only because they reveal the archival sources that underpin Worth's study, but also because they often provide brief essays on topics relevant to the story it tells.' Victorian Periodicals Review

George J. Worth is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Kansas. His many publications dealing with Victorian literature include books on James Hannay, W. Harrison Ainsworth, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hughes.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780754609865
ISBN 10	0754609863
Title	Macmillan's Magazine, 1859-1907
Author	George J Worth
Series	The Nineteenth Century Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2003-01-28
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.