Monthly Archives: May 2011
Towards a History of Readers and Reading in Wartime (2)
The most preferred genres of reading with soldiers through the wars were those that offered some element of escape and entertainment. In the First World War, much of what was read or requested tended to be escapist fare with sentimental … Continue reading
Towards a History of Readers and Reading in Wartime (1)
A recent area of historical interest has been the history of reading and reading practices. In pursuing the history of reading, it has been argued that it is important to consider and understand ‘what, where, how, and why people read, … Continue reading
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