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A Feeling For Books: The Bookofthemonth Club, Literary Taste, And Middleclass Desire
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Deftly Melding Ethnography, Cultural History, Literary Criticism, And Autobiographical Reflection, A Feeling For Books Is At Once An Engaging Study Of The Bookofthemonth Club'S Influential Role As A Cultural Institution And A Profoundly Personal Meditation About The Experience Of Reading. Janice Radway Traces The History Of The Famous Mailorder Book Club From Its Controversial Founding In 1926 Through Its Evolution Into An Enterprise Uniquely Successful In Blending Commerce And Culture. Framing Her Historical Narrative With Writing Of A More Personal Sort, Radway Reflects On The Contemporary Role Of The Bookofthemonth Club In American Cultural History And In Her Own Life. Her Detailed Account Of The Standards And Practices Employed By The Club'S Inhouse Editors Is Also An Absorbing Story Of Her Interactions With Those Editors. Examining Her Experiences As A Fourteenyearold Reader Of The Club'S Selections And, Later, As A Professor Of Literature, She Offers A Series Of Rigorously Analytical Yet Deeply Personal Readings Of Such Beloved Novels As Marjorie Morningstar And To Kill A Mockingbird. Rich And Rewarding, This Book Will Captivate And Delight Anyone Who Is Interested In The History Of Books And In The Personal And Transformative Experience Of Reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Feeling for Books' about? A: 'A Feeling for Books' explores the cultural impact of the Book-of-the-Month Club, blending ethnography, cultural history, and literary criticism to reflect on the personal experience of reading.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Janice A. Radway, who provides insights into the Book-of-the-Month Club's history and its significance in American culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Feeling for Books' was published on October 27, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Feeling for Books' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Feeling for Books'? A: The book examines themes of literary taste, cultural institutions, and the transformative experience of reading.
- Q: Can this book be a good choice for someone interested in literary criticism? A: Yes, the book provides rigorous analytical readings of various novels, making it suitable for readers interested in literary criticism.
- Q: What kind of readers might enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in the history of books, cultural studies, and personal reflections on reading will likely find this book captivating.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from the author? A: Yes, Janice Radway includes autobiographical reflections and personal anecdotes about her experiences with reading and the Book-of-the-Month Club.