The Commodification of Textual Engagements in the English Renaissance
Download or Read eBook The Commodification of Textual Engagements in the English Renaissance PDF written by Michael Saenger and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael Saenger |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754654133 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754654131 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Commodification of Textual Engagements in the English Renaissance by : Michael Saenger
Book excerpt: An investigation into the nature of early modern textual advertising, this study analyzes the front matter of Renaissance books-including titles, prefatory epistles, and commendatory verses. Saenger shows how they both record and help to shape early modern reading practices and urban identity. Making use of recent developments of new textualism and new economic criticism, Saenger's comparative evaluation of texts helps us to better understand the way in which the liminal genres of the paratext define books, reading, and authors.
