The general reader and the academy : medieval French literature and Penguin Classics / Leah Tether.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tether, Leah, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in publishing and book culture 2514-8516

Cambridge elements. Elements in publishing and book culture, 2514-8516

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Penguin classics--History.

Penguin classics.

Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Publishers and publishing.

Canon (Literature).

Publishing.

Literature, Medieval.

French literature.

History.

Great Britain.

Publishers and publishing--Great Britain.

French literature--To 1500--Publishing.

Literature, Medieval--Publishing.

Canon (Literature)--Publishing.

Books and reading.

French literature--Publishing.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

85 pages ; 18 cm.

Other Title:

Medieval French literature and Penguin Classics

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2019.

Summary:

"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'. Focusing on the medieval French texts published between c.1956 and 2000, the author demonstrates that, rather than Penguin's frequently cited 'general reader', a more academic market may have contributed to ensuring the success of these titles"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: "The Penguins are coming!"

The general reader, the academy and Penguin Classics

Publishing medieval French literature as Penguin Classics

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-83).

Other Format:

Print: The General Reader and the Academy: Medieval French Literature and Penguin Classics

ISBN:

9781108720175

110872017X

OCLC:

1105146196