Writing for Social Change in Temperance Periodicals: Conviction and Career

This book explores the alternative world of UK temperance periodicals, reinstating neglected writers and exploring the market for writing for performance. It highlights the complex relationship between social reform and literary power.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of UK temperance periodicals, which were some of the most widely read publications during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It offers a valuable insight into this alternative world, shedding light on the significant impact these magazines had on society. By resurrecting the works of undeservedly neglected writers like Hoyle, Glasspool, and Forrester, the book introduces them to a new generation of readers, ensuring their place in the historical record. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of writing for performance, highlighting the vast market for such content in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through its vivid portrayal of the complex relationship between a passion for social reform and the opportunity to expand and enhance a writer's powers, the book brings to life the rich tapestry of this period. This insightful exploration of UK temperance periodicals is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, and the social dynamics of the time.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032069937