Description
| Product ID: | 9780099556077 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Prose Factory |
| Subtitle: | Literary Life in Britain Since 1918 |
| Authors: | Author: D J Taylor |
| Page Count: | 528 |
| Subjects: | Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Literary studies: from c 1900 - |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and more, this book explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. ‘An entertaining history of literary life’ Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in ‘star reviewers’, sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, The Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. ‘An amazing achievement’ David Lodge ‘A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England since 1918…very enjoyable’ Observer ‘Elegantly written, defiantly intelligent, scrupulously researched and richly enjoyable’ Mail on Sunday |
| Imprint Name: | Vintage |
| Publisher Name: | Vintage Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-01-05 |
