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Contains biographical sketches of writers who either began writing novels after 1945 or have done their most important work since then.
Contains biographical sketches of representative British novelists whose work began to appear roughly around 1960.
Concentrates on major figures of a particular literary period, movement or genre.
The second half of the nineteenth century was a turbulent and momentous time in Russian history, during which were sown the seeds of the revolution that would rout the monarchy and transform Russian society in the next century. In literature, this was the age of the great Realist novel, of the novelists and novels that first put Russian literature on the map of European culture.
Chronicles the period of transition for the British book trade that saw the emergence of some great manes of the trade, but was also a time when publishing firms most often were still controlled by single individuals who made judgments based on literary merit, political alliances and pressures, friendships, or the prospect of high profits.
Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
An eclectic view of the book and manuscript collecting and bibliographical activity during nineteenth century Britain is presented. Subjects range from the wealthy, bibliographically knowledgeable members of the aristocrats to others who impoverished themselves and their families in their obsession. Discusses how these collections were instrumental in the advocacy of the public library movement.
Information on the lives and works of British novelists of the late-Victorian and Edwardian era.
Information on the lives and works of some of the outstanding British writers who published short fiction in the romantic tradition during the years 1880-1914.