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A large-scale reference work covering the journalism industry in 19th-Century Britain.
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Originally published in 1983, Agitators and Promoters in the Age of Gladstone and Disraeli brings together the lives of thousands of persons, some famous, most modest and obscure, who were joined a century ago in pursuit of causes promising, a more just world which embodied much of the life and substance of the politics of during this time of transition. The book focuses on not simply the political Establishment but the members of government and legislature with their paid functionaries and party hacks, and much of the politicised sub-elite of a generation, including some three thousand persons from many layers of Victorian life. These are the organisers and leaders, the agitators and promoters of a host of causes.
Volume 2. This volume contains letters written from December 21, 1877, to September 29, 1878, when, having settled comfortably into London life, James finished preparing the foundation for the career that would define his reputation as a critic and fiction writer. During this time James published "Daisy Miller" and "The Europeans" as well as other fiction, reviews, and cultural criticism.
Longman's Magazine, Volume 42 presents a diverse collection of literary works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume, originally published in 1903, offers readers a glimpse into the popular fiction, essays, and poetry of the era. Edited by Charles James Longman, the magazine features contributions from various authors, capturing the literary trends and cultural interests of the time. Inside, readers will discover engaging short stories, thought-provoking essays on contemporary topics, and evocative poems. The magazine reflects the intellectual and artistic landscape of its period, providing valuable insights into the social and literary concerns of the British reading publi...