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Sixty Years Of Best Sellers, 1895-1955

Sixty Years Of Best Sellers, 1895-1955

Hackett, Alice Payne

Hardcover

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1161684115
ISBN13: 9781161684117
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Sixty Years Of Best Sellers, 1895-1955 is a comprehensive book written by Alice Payne Hackett that provides an in-depth analysis of the most popular and successful books published in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. The book covers a broad range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. The book begins with an introduction that outlines the criteria used to determine the best-selling books of the era and provides a brief historical context for the period. From there, the book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a ten-year period. Within each chapter, Hackett provides an overview of the literary landscape of the time, highlighting the major trends and themes that emerged during the decade. She then delves into detailed analyses of the most successful books of the period, discussing their themes, style, and impact on the literary world. The book also includes a number of fascinating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories about the authors and publishers behind these best-selling books. Hackett's writing is engaging and accessible, making Sixty Years Of Best Sellers, 1895-1955 an enjoyable read for both casual readers and serious scholars of literature. Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature, as well as those who simply want to explore some of the most popular and enduring books of the first half of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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