Literary History Writing, 1770-1820

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Focusing on the period between 1770 and 1820, the book explores how literary history writing differs from canon formation, highlighting its cultural significance. By examining various sources, including secret history, memoirs, and novels, it encourages a reevaluation of literary history's role within the print culture of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This investigation reveals the dynamic interplay between literary history and broader cultural contexts during this transformative era.