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Assembling Action: Collecting Popular Adventure Fiction.

Authors :
Hoppenstand, Gary
Source :
Journal of American Culture; Mar2020, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p41-48, 8p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on collecting popular adventure fiction published between the late 19th century and 1933. The author discusses the quality of book publishing during this time period, examines how adventure stories reinforce imperialistic ideas, and examines several books by authors such as H. Rider Haggard, Rudyard Kipling, and James Hilton.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15427331
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142313037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jacc.13116