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Explore the life and impact of a major nineteenth-century writer in this scholarly study by Peter Blake. This book examines how George Augustus Sala used his unique personal style and innovations in form to influence the rise of New Journalism at the end of the century. By placing Sala at the center of the era's newspapers and periodicals, Blake looks at his massive body of work through the lens of the debates and issues of his time. The text investigates how Sala's writing was shaped by the diverse mediums he encountered, ranging from the visual arts and bohemian journalism to his work in novels and periodicals. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the history of journalism, nineteenth-century media, and the evolution of writing styles. It provides a deep look into how one man's prolific output helped define the landscape of the press during a period of significant change.

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Examines the influence of George Augustus Sala on the development of New Journalism in the late nineteenth century.

Analyzes how Sala's personal writing style and formal innovations shaped the periodical press.

Places Sala at the heart of nineteenth-century media to understand his role in contemporary journalistic debates.

Investigates the connection between Sala's writing and various mediums like visual arts, novels, and bohemian journalism.

Provides a detailed look at the prolific contributions made by Sala to newspapers and periodicals of his era.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 April 2015
Listed Since
05 December 2014

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