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Exploring the often-overlooked role of secretaries in literature and culture, this collection of essays examines their influence from historical to contemporary contexts. It delves into the intersection of office practices and literary theory, analyzing representations of secretaries in works from Chaucer to modern film. Topics include copyright law, technological advancements, and gender dynamics, offering fresh insights into the relationship between labor and literary production. The essays provide a critical perspective on the evolution of information management and the cultural significance of secretarial work.
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Literary Secretaries/Secretarial Culture, Leah Price
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Literary Secretaries/Secretarial Culture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Leah Price
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781138378827
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the often-overlooked role of secretaries in literature and culture, this collection of essays examines their influence from historical to contemporary contexts. It delves into the intersection of office practices and literary theory, analyzing representations of secretaries in works from Chaucer to modern film. Topics include copyright law, technological advancements, and gender dynamics, offering fresh insights into the relationship between labor and literary production. The essays provide a critical perspective on the evolution of information management and the cultural significance of secretarial work.