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John Thelwall's "Panoramic Miscellany": the lecturer as journalist


Esterhammer, Angela (2011). John Thelwall's "Panoramic Miscellany": the lecturer as journalist. Romantic Circles Praxis:online.

Abstract

From January to June 1826, Thelwall edited, wrote, and marketed The Panoramic Miscellany, a monthly periodical that demonstrates his ongoing commitment to political causes, public education, elocutionary training, and literary criticism. This essay examines the context and contents of the little-known Panoramic Miscellany, showing that Thelwall’s editorial policy and discursive practice depend heavily on his experience as lecturer and educator and that the Panoramic Miscellany stands out for its international perspective, its attention to women writers, and the integrity of its book reviews. The unsuccessful attempt of Thelwall the lecturer to become an independent journalist offers insights into the experimental and volatile media context of the 1820s.

Abstract

From January to June 1826, Thelwall edited, wrote, and marketed The Panoramic Miscellany, a monthly periodical that demonstrates his ongoing commitment to political causes, public education, elocutionary training, and literary criticism. This essay examines the context and contents of the little-known Panoramic Miscellany, showing that Thelwall’s editorial policy and discursive practice depend heavily on his experience as lecturer and educator and that the Panoramic Miscellany stands out for its international perspective, its attention to women writers, and the integrity of its book reviews. The unsuccessful attempt of Thelwall the lecturer to become an independent journalist offers insights into the experimental and volatile media context of the 1820s.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:06 Faculty of Arts > English Department
Dewey Decimal Classification:820 English & Old English literatures
Language:English
Date:September 2011
Deposited On:12 Jan 2012 15:43
Last Modified:27 Nov 2020 07:15
Publisher:University of Maryland
ISSN:1528-8129
OA Status:Closed
Free access at:Official URL. An embargo period may apply.
Official URL:http://www.rc.umd.edu/praxis/thelwall/HTML/praxis.2011.esterhammer.html