JOURNAL ARTICLE

Books for Idle Hours: Nineteenth-Century Publishing and the Rise of Summer Reading.

  • Published In: American Periodicals, 2024, v. 34, n. 1. P. 104 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication & Mass Media Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sánchez, María Carla 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books, "Books for Idle Hours: Nineteenth-Century Publishing and the Rise of Summer Reading" by Donna Harrington-Lueker and "Frederick Douglass: Selected Writings and Speeches" and "Martin R. Delany: Selected Writings," both part of the Broadview Anthology of American Literature. "Books for Idle Hours" explores the emergence of summer reading in the late 19th century and its cultural significance, while the two Broadview Anthology books provide selected writings from Frederick Douglass and Martin R. Delany. The article praises the Broadview Anthology for its comprehensive and inclusive approach to American literature, highlighting its value for teaching and understanding American cultural history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Periodicals. 2024/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p104
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1054-7479
  • DOI:10.1353/amp.2024.a927813
  • Accession Number:177129035
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