The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The London Mercury, Vol. I, Nos. 1-6, November 1919 to April 1920" by Various is a collection of literary essays, poems, and articles edited during the early 20th century. It provides a platform for a variety of voices exploring contemporary literature, fine arts, music, and drama, reflecting on the cultural landscape of post-World War I Britain. The publication aims to bridge traditional literary criticism and original artistic expression, making it significant for readers interested in the evolution of literary discourse during this transformative period. The opening of the volume presents the editorial vision behind "The London Mercury," articulating its commitment to fostering literary culture amidst the challenges of the day. It discusses the necessity for a periodical that combines critical reviews, original works, and essays on the arts, aiming to uphold and promote the values of creativity and culture. It highlights this undertaking as an essential act of resilience and intellect, striving to clarify the role of literature and the arts in a society emerging from crisis. The editor emphasizes the need to maintain a robust literary tradition while embracing innovation, pointing towards a broader ambition to capture the rich conversation about art and literature of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Clarke, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-03-11