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How did academic and literary writers living in rural Britain in the 1680s establish their careers and find audiences for their work? What factors influenced the choices of essayists and dramatists who lived outside London and the university cities? Who read the works of regional poets and natural scientists and how were they circulated?In this engaging study of the development of literary industry and authorship in early modern Britain, Margaret Ezell examines the forces at work at a time when print technology was in competition with older manuscript authorship practices and the legal status of authors was being transformed. She also explores the literary concepts that subsequently developed out of new commercial practices, such as the rise of the 'classic' text and the marketing of uniform series editions.Ezell's interdisciplinary approach draws together the history of the book and cultural history. The result allows the reader a glimpse of literary life as practiced by 'social' authors in the context of the development of commercial publishing and the formalization of copyright laws defining texts and authors. Ezell examines how early modern publishers went about choosing books to publish and why some groups of writers 'social' authors were successful without relying on the growing publishing and bookselling industries. She concludes that, especially for writers living away from large cities, privately produced and circulated manuscripts remained the best means of transmitting literary or academic work and achieving recognition as an author. An underlying question, Ezell notes, is whether the Internet will inspire the reemergence of the 'social' author, whose work can be circulated to readers without the assistance of a publishing firm.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Social Authorship and the Advent of Print'? A: The book explores how academic and literary writers in rural Britain during the 1680s established their careers and found audiences, focusing on the competition between print technology and manuscript authorship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ms. Margaret J. M. Ezell, who examines the interplay of literary industry, authorship, and the evolution of copyright laws in early modern Britain.
- Q: When was 'Social Authorship and the Advent of Print' published? A: The book was published on August 20, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Social Authorship and the Advent of Print' have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in very good condition.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: The book covers topics related to literary criticism and theory, particularly focusing on authorship and the development of print culture.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Social Authorship and the Advent of Print'.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in literary history, authorship, and the evolution of publishing practices in early modern Britain would find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of the Internet on authorship? A: Yes, the author discusses whether the Internet may lead to the resurgence of 'social' authors who can share their work with audiences without traditional publishing support.