Wilson, Raymond Jackson.

Figures of speech : American writers and the literary marketplace, from Benjamin Franklin to Emily Dickinson / R. Jackson Wilson. - 1st ed. - New York : Knopf, 1989. - xv, 295 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

0394496965 : $24.95

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Literature publishing--History--United States--18th century.
American literature--History and criticism.--19th century
Authors and publishers--United States.
Authorship--History--19th century.
Authorship--History--18th century.
Authors, American--Biography.
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United States--Intellectual life.

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