The Prose Factory : Literary Life in Britain Since 1918
by
D J Taylor
Book Details
Format
Paperback / softback
ISBN-10
0099556073
ISBN-13
9780099556077
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Imprint
Vintage
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 5th, 2017
Print length
544 Pages
Weight
722 grams
Dimensions
23.10 x 15.50 x 4.00 cms
Product Classification:
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000Literary studies: from c 1900 -
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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
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
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