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Author:

Tether, Leah, author.

Title:

The general reader and the academy : medieval French literature and Penguin Classics / Leah Tether.

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

85 pages ; 18 cm.

Subject:

Penguin classics--History.
Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--History--20th century.
Publishers and publishing--Great Britain.
French literature--To 1500--Publishing.
Literature, Medieval--Publishing.
Canon (Literature)--Publishing.
Books and reading.
Penguin classics.
Books and reading.
French literature--Publishing.
Publishers and publishing.
Great Britain.
To 1999
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-83).

Contents:

Introduction: "The Penguins are coming!" -- The general reader, the academy and Penguin Classics -- Publishing medieval French literature as Penguin Classics -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"Penguin Classics have built their reputation as one of the largest and most successful modern imprints for 'classic' texts on the notion of 'the general reader'. Focusing on the medieval French texts published between c.1956 and 2000, the author demonstrates that, rather than Penguin's frequently cited 'general reader', a more academic market may have contributed to ensuring the success of these titles"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in publishing and book culture, 2514-8516

ISBN:

110872017X
9781108720175

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1105146196

LCCN:

2019299632

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)