Victorian Fiction
An Exhibition of Original Editions at 7 Albemarle Street, London. January to February 1947
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2015
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-53679-1 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-53679-1 (ISBN)
The National Book League was a precursor to the current Booktrust, issued Reader's Guides on a variety of subjects, each written by an author with expertise in that field. Originally published in 1947, this volume is devoted to Victorian fiction, covering a broad range of genres and subject matter.
The National Book League was a precursor to the current Booktrust, and was set up in 1924 by the Society of Bookmen in order to promote reading, particularly among the young. To that end, the NBL issued Reader's Guides on a variety of subjects, each written by an author with expertise in that field and containing an annotated bibliography of recommended titles on the area. Originally published in 1947, this volume is devoted to Victorian fiction, covering a broad range of genres and subject matter. Illustrative figures and an index of authors are included.
The National Book League was a precursor to the current Booktrust, and was set up in 1924 by the Society of Bookmen in order to promote reading, particularly among the young. To that end, the NBL issued Reader's Guides on a variety of subjects, each written by an author with expertise in that field and containing an annotated bibliography of recommended titles on the area. Originally published in 1947, this volume is devoted to Victorian fiction, covering a broad range of genres and subject matter. Illustrative figures and an index of authors are included.
Foreword Michael Sadleir; Introduction to the exhibition John Carter; Acknowledgements; Loans to the exhibition; The catalogue, in 23 sections (A-I functional, J-W by subjects): A. Magazine serials; B. Part-issues; C. Three-deckers; D. One-volume reprints; E. Fiction series; F. Illustrators; G. The railway bookstall; H. The parlour bookcase; I. Current reprints; J. The giants; K. Historical and 'period' novels; L. Political novels; M. The Irish school; N. Novels of manners; O. Adventure stories; P. Social protest; Q. Sport and the open air; R. School and university; S. Tales of the sea; T. Religious themes; U. Sensation, mystery and crime; V. Some popular favourites; W. Some dark horses; Index of authors.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.12.2015 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 203 mm |
| Gewicht | 110 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-107-53679-0 / 1107536790 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-107-53679-1 / 9781107536791 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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