Isbn: 9781333048587 - studies of a biographer, vol. 1 of 4 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insightful discourse on the evolution of editors in the context of British journalism. The study delves into the initial obscurity of the role in the 18th century, when editors were primarily publishers or compilers of external content. As newspapers gained prominence, editors gradually became commanders of periodicals, shaping their content and overseeing their production. The book traces the emergence of Grub Street as a hub for struggling writers and printers, many of whom lived precarious lives, writing for meager pay and often facing legal troubles. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of notable figures like Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, and John Dunton, shedding light on their struggles and contributions to the development of journalism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …