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The Prose Factory: Literary Life in Britain Since 1918
D J Taylor
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Description for The Prose Factory: Literary Life in Britain Since 1918
Paperback. Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and more, this book explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 261 x 2. Weight in Grams: 720.
`An entertaining history of literary life' Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in `star reviewers', sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, The Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. `An amazing achievement' David Lodge `A pleasingly gossipy history ... Read more
`An entertaining history of literary life' Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in `star reviewers', sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, The Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. `An amazing achievement' David Lodge `A pleasingly gossipy history ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Vintage Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099556077
SKU
V9780099556077
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About D J Taylor
D.J. Taylor wrote his first paid book review - for The Spectator - the week after he came down from university. Over the course of the next three decades he has produced enough literary journalism to carpet Lord's cricket ground. In the intervals between writing about books for the Guardian, Independent, Times Literary Supplement, Literary Review, Prospect, Wall Street Journal ... Read more
Reviews for The Prose Factory: Literary Life in Britain Since 1918
An entertaining history of literary life.
Nicholas Shakespeare
Daily Telegraph
Engaging, assured and entertaining.
James Kidd
Independent
Wide ranging, entertaining and thoughtful survey
Michael Prodger
The Times
An amazing achievement
David Lodge
A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England ... Read more
Nicholas Shakespeare
Daily Telegraph
Engaging, assured and entertaining.
James Kidd
Independent
Wide ranging, entertaining and thoughtful survey
Michael Prodger
The Times
An amazing achievement
David Lodge
A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England ... Read more