Learned Societies and English Litreary Scholarship in Great Britain and the United States

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In this pioneering work, Harrison Ross Steeves explores the role of learned societies in the development of literary scholarship in Great Britain and the United States. He traces the history of these societies from their origins in the 18th century to the present day, and analyzes the contributions that they have made to literary criticism and research. He also assesses their influence on universities, publishing, and other institutions of cultural life.