Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Society of Grub Street V1 is a book written by Richard Russell and published in 1737. The book is a collection of memoirs and anecdotes about the literary scene in London during the early 18th century. The Society of Grub Street was a group of impoverished writers and publishers who produced cheap literature for the masses. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these writers, their struggles to make a living, and their interactions with the literary establishment. It also sheds light on the social and cultural context of the time, including the emergence of the coffeehouse culture and the rise of the novel as a popular literary form. The first volume of the book covers the period from 1660 to 1700 and includes biographical sketches of prominent writers such as John Dryden, Jonathan Swift, and Daniel Defoe. The book is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the literary and cultural history of England during the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
