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LoC No.: 11019751
Title:
Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century
With Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction
Alternate Title: Chap-books of the 18th Century
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century" by John Ashton is a historical compilation that explores a variety of inexpensive, popular literature produced during the eighteenth century. Written in the late 19th century, this collection aims to preserve and document the unique cultural artifacts of an era when chap-books were a primary source of reading for the lower classes in England. The work highlights the social significance of these chap-books, which encompass tales of romance, adventure, morality, and even folklore that reflect the interests and values of ordinary people of that time. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the chap-book phenomenon, detailing its origins, production, and the various themes that dominated these publications. It mentions the role of "Chapmen," or itinerant traders, who would bring these stories to rural communities, filling a gap in the literary landscape of the age. Ashton describes how these chap-books served as the main form of entertainment and education for many, especially in an era before widespread access to newspapers and more refined literature. The introduction also notes the efforts to categorize these works, emphasizing their diversity—from religious to romantic tales—while outlining the lost art of storytelling that is encapsulated in these simple yet captivating narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911
EBook No.: 48800
Published: Apr 27, 2015
Downloads: 1635
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 18th century
Subject: Chapbooks
Subject: Chapbooks, English -- History -- 18th century
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- History and criticism
Subject: Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11019751
Title:
Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century
With Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction
Alternate Title: Chap-books of the 18th Century
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Lesley Halamek, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century" by John Ashton is a historical compilation that explores a variety of inexpensive, popular literature produced during the eighteenth century. Written in the late 19th century, this collection aims to preserve and document the unique cultural artifacts of an era when chap-books were a primary source of reading for the lower classes in England. The work highlights the social significance of these chap-books, which encompass tales of romance, adventure, morality, and even folklore that reflect the interests and values of ordinary people of that time. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the chap-book phenomenon, detailing its origins, production, and the various themes that dominated these publications. It mentions the role of "Chapmen," or itinerant traders, who would bring these stories to rural communities, filling a gap in the literary landscape of the age. Ashton describes how these chap-books served as the main form of entertainment and education for many, especially in an era before widespread access to newspapers and more refined literature. The introduction also notes the efforts to categorize these works, emphasizing their diversity—from religious to romantic tales—while outlining the lost art of storytelling that is encapsulated in these simple yet captivating narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Ashton, John, 1834-1911
EBook No.: 48800
Published: Apr 27, 2015
Downloads: 1635
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- 18th century
Subject: Chapbooks
Subject: Chapbooks, English -- History -- 18th century
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain
Subject: Popular literature -- Great Britain -- History and criticism
Subject: Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.