Institutions of Literature, 17001900 by Jon Mee, Matthew San... - 9781108830201

Cambridge University Press

Explore the evolving relationship between literature and societal institutions with this insightful collection. Covering the period from 1700 to 1900, this scholarly work examines how institutions have actively shaped the production and reception of literary texts. It challenges the conventional view that the institutional and the literary are opposing forces, instead demonstrating their deep integration during a formative era of the modern landscape. Featuring a range of academic perspectives, this hardcover volume is an essential resource for students and researchers of literary history and social development. Institutions of Literature, 1700-1900 offers a comprehensive analysis of the historical frameworks that defined literature over two centuries, highlighting the key players, schools, and organizations that influenced writing and readership. Product Summary: Cambridge University Press academic book, Institutions of Literature 1700-1900, scholarly literary studies, historical analysis of literature, hardcover literary history book.