The Author The Organ Of The Society Of Authors (Incorporated) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354211638)

A rare window into the professional life of Victorian authors, The Author: The Organ of the Society of Authors collects insight and argument from the centre of literary life in Victorian England. A vital archive for writers. Sir Walter Besant's editorial hand and perspective resonate throughout this volume, making it essential for readers of victorian literary essays and anyone curious about british literary criticism as it was argued and practised in the late nineteenth century. Rather than mere antiquarian interest, the pieces offer publishing industry insights and measured debate over literature and copyright, and they chart conversations that shaped nineteenth century publishing. Clear, opinionated and often surprising, the work reads as both a contemporary voice and a document of author society history. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Presented as a literary societies anthology and a practical handbook of the era's debates, this edition speaks to casual readers drawn to Victorian England literature and to scholars of victorian literature who pursue primary sources in writers organisations history. As a book collectors resource it belongs on shelves that value both provenance and argument; as a readable guide it unlocks the social energy behind campaigns for authors' rights and professional association. It records debates over contracts, copyright reform and the public standing of authors, material that illuminates both the craft and commerce of writing. Those who collect sir walter besant works will find a faithful heritage volume; those new to the period will discover why the Society of Authors mattered. Concise, historically minded and lively, this edition maps the crossroads of criticism, profession and policy that defined literary life in Victorian England. Rich in publishing industry insights, it remains a key text for anyone tracing author society history and the development of modern publishing.

Author: Walter Besant
ISBN-10: 9354211631
ISBN-13: 9789354211638
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2020
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.61d