There are many more in the stacks to be explored. A handful of these authors’ stories are outlined in this blog post. It can even open a window into literary history that does not often make it to the classroom or books. Who were these authors, so popular in their time and now barely remembered? Why did their reputations languish while others lasted? Could one of these obscure authors emerge as a rediscovered sensation tomorrow?Ī bit of research can reveal some interesting stories, along with challenging questions regarding canon-formation, changing tastes, and a Library’s role as guardian of its collection and reading history. Wandering the fiction stacks at the Society Library, it is easy to wonder about the forgotten, prolific authors of yesterday taking up so much real estate on the shelves.
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