The Rise of New Media 17501850

Focusing on the evolution of 'new media' like anthologies, literary histories, and magazines from 1750 to 1850, this monograph examines how these forms shaped transatlantic literary culture. It highlights the emergence of a 'memory of literature' and a rhetoric of remembering that parallels contemporary discussions on cultural memory. Instead of framing the narrative around the rise of American national literature, it delves into the broader implications of these publishing genres in a rapidly changing media landscape.