
The Prose Factory
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Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in 'star reviewers', sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, The Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences.
'An amazing achievement' David Lodge
'A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England since 1918...very enjoyable' Observer
'Elegantly written, defiantly intelligent, scrupulously researched and richly enjoyable' Mail on Sunday
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An entertaining history of literary life. -- Nicholas Shakespeare * Daily Telegraph * Engaging, assured and entertaining. -- James Kidd * Independent * Wide ranging, entertaining and thoughtful survey -- Michael Prodger * The Times * An amazing achievement * David Lodge * A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England since 1918...very enjoyable * Observer * Elegantly written, defiantly intelligent, scrupulously researched and richly enjoyable. -- John Preston * Mail on Sunday * Riveting -- Max Liu * Independent on Sunday * A cross between a series of critical essays and a connected history... Its great strength lies in the freshness of his critical responses... The sheer vitality of Taylor's engagement with books...is infectious... Perceptive portraits and crisp judgments. -- Stefan Collini * Guardian * [Taylor's] grand historical survey, covering publishing, reviewing, writing, making a living, and teaching, charts the rise of the man of letters... Well researched and informative. -- Michele Roberts * Financial Times * The breadth and precision of his reading are phenomenal. He digs forgotten names out of crannies in the literary landscape, and gives them flesh and blood. -- John Carey * The Sunday Times *More details
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