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A Plea for Old Cap Collier
Paperback
Literary CriticismGeneral Sociology
ISBN13: 9781023027502
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
In A Plea for Old Cap Collier, Irvin S. Cobb delivers a spirited defense of dime novels and their place in American popular fiction. This engaging work of literary criticism explores the historical significance and cultural impact of these often-overlooked pieces of American literature. Cobb champions the adventurous spirit and moral clarity found within the pages of Old Cap Collier and similar pulp fiction publications.
Delving into the world of early mass media, this study examines the appeal of dime novels to a broad audience. Cobb argues for their value as a reflection of the values and anxieties of their time. This is a compelling exploration of a significant, if sometimes controversial, genre. A valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism, media studies, and the history of American popular culture. This meticulously prepared print republication makes Cobb's insightful commentary available once more.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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