Women, Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain, 1890s-1920s

This collection examines women's vital roles in periodical culture during a transformative era, as detailed in Women, Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain, 1890s-1920s.

This collection delves into the significant contributions of women writers, editors, and critics to periodical culture during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Women, Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain, 1890s-1920s offers fresh insights into how women shaped the discourse surrounding modernism and modernity across a variety of aesthetic and ideological frameworks. The essays highlight the diverse genres of periodicals that influenced women's participation, ranging from well-known publications to lesser-known, yet impactful, titles.

The essays within this collection not only focus on prominent periodicals but also introduce readers to obscure and understudied works, including middlebrow magazines, radical papers, avant-garde publications, and classic Little Magazines. By examining both neglected figures and familiar names, Women, Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain, 1890s-1920s enriches our understanding of women's roles in the print culture of this pivotal era. This exploration emphasizes the importance of recognizing the various contributions women made to the literary landscape.

Key features of this collection include the recovery of overlooked women writers and a renewed perspective on canonical authors. It highlights the geographical diversity present in modern British print culture and underscores the interdisciplinary nature of modernism. The essays cover a range of topics, including modernist dance, music, cinema, drama, and architecture, and even include a section dedicated to social movement periodicals, showcasing the multifaceted impact of women's contributions to this transformative period.