Transition 1927-38: The History Of A Literary Era
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A landmark work of literary criticism and cultural history, Transition 1927-38: The History of a Literary Era chronicles the life and influence of one of the twentieth century's most daring avant-garde literary magazines. Published in Paris between 1927 and 1938, *transition* served as a crucible for modernist experimentation, publishing early and groundbreaking work by James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Samuel Beckett, and a host of other luminaries. McMillan presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the magazine's editorial vision, its battles against censorship, and its role in shaping the direction of international literature. With scholarly precision yet an engaging narrative voice, the work details how *transition* boldly championed surrealism, dadaism, and the fragmentation of conventional language at a time when such ideas were considered radical. This essential volume stands as both a historical record and a critical testament to a publication that fundamentally altered the course of modern literature.
Author: Dougald Mcmillan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Calder and Boyars
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. The dust jacket shows some wear consistent with age.
A landmark work of literary criticism and cultural history, Transition 1927-38: The History of a Literary Era chronicles the life and influence of one of the twentieth century's most daring avant-garde literary magazines. Published in Paris between 1927 and 1938, *transition* served as a crucible for modernist experimentation, publishing early and groundbreaking work by James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Samuel Beckett, and a host of other luminaries. McMillan presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the magazine's editorial vision, its battles against censorship, and its role in shaping the direction of international literature. With scholarly precision yet an engaging narrative voice, the work details how *transition* boldly championed surrealism, dadaism, and the fragmentation of conventional language at a time when such ideas were considered radical. This essential volume stands as both a historical record and a critical testament to a publication that fundamentally altered the course of modern literature.