| Author |
Taylor, Henry |
| Title |
The Marylebone Penny Readings and Their Critics
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1869 Marylebone Penny Readings edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Marylebone Penny Readings and Their Critics" by Henry Taylor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book details the establishment and challenges of the Marylebone Penny Readings, an initiative aimed at providing the working class with accessible literature and educational content. Through Taylor's address, readers can grasp the societal context of the time, highlighting efforts to elevate public taste against the backdrop of criticism. In this address, Taylor recounts the origins of the Marylebone Penny Readings and addresses various criticisms that emerged from local journals. He discusses the initial struggles of the readings and how they gained popularity despite facing opposition from rival institutions and financial difficulties. Taylor defends the integrity of the Penny Readings against allegations concerning its management and funding, stressing the commitment to serving the community and providing high-quality literature. The narrative reflects Taylor’s dedication and the broader cultural movements toward improving public education and accessibility to literature during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Marylebone Penny Readings
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53888 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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