The General Reader and the Academy
Medieval French Literature and Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:30th May '19
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Demonstrates that rather than Penguin Classics' frequently cited 'general reader', a more academic market contributed their success.
Demonstrates that rather than Penguin Classics' frequently cited 'general reader', a more academic market contributed to the success of these titles. Investigates the publication of medieval French literature on this list and shines a light on the drivers, motivations, negotiations and decision-making processes behind it.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'. Following an interrogation of this idea, Leah Tether investigates the publication of medieval French literature on this list and shines a light on the drivers, motivations, negotiations and decision-making processes behind it. Focusing on the medieval French texts published between c.1956 and 2000, Tether demonstrates that, rather than Penguin's frequently cited 'general reader', a more academic market may have contributed to ensuring the success of these titles.
ISBN: 9781108720175
Dimensions: 176mm x 127mm x 6mm
Weight: 130g
100 pages