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Writing and publishing practices changed dramatically around the turn of the twentieth century in response to new developments in printing, technology and the emergence of a new mass readership for novels, often across international boundaries. This course looks at the rise of the modern novel through the work of three major authors. It will explore the impact of typewriters, telegraphs, colour printing and new styles of book illustration, lithography and photography. It will also examine how these themes of technology, readership and material culture were treated in the writings of Henry James, Joseph Conrad and Edith Wharton.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Writing and publishing practices changed dramatically around the turn of the twentieth century in response to new developments in printing, technology and the emergence of a new mass readership for novels, often across international boundaries. This course looks at the rise of the modern novel through the work of three major authors. It will explore the impact of typewriters, telegraphs, colour printing and new styles of book illustration, including lithography and photography. It will look at how cheap books for ‘ordinary readers’ contrasted with the sophistication and indulgence of the luxury book market. It will also examine how these themes of technology, readership and material culture were treated in the writings of Henry James, Joseph Conrad and Edith Wharton.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Essay (3000 words) 60% ; Research Exercise (2000 words) 40%
Resit: Essay (5000 words)
There are no assessments for this course.
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