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Jennie Batchelor's book, "The Lady's Magazine (1770–1832) and the Making of Literary History," challenges stereotypes about the publication and reveals its involvement in literary controversies and the London publishing industry. The book explores the magazine's early years, including a rivalry between two versions of the magazine, and highlights its focus on travel, fiction, women's experiences, and the exchange of ideas. Batchelor's book also examines the magazine's readers and contributors, changes in its appearance and contents, and its role in eighteenth-century and Romantic literary history. The book provides valuable insights into the magazine genre and the ways people engaged with it. [Extracted from the article] |
