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""The Grub-Street Journal"" is a comprehensive scholarly analysis of one of the most influential and controversial weekly periodicals of the eighteenth century. Covering the journal's operation between 1730 and 1737, James T. Hillhouse provides an exhaustive look at the publication's role in the literary and social battles of London during the Augustan Age. The work explores the journal's fierce dedication to satire and its relentless attacks on the ""hacks"" and ""dunces"" who inhabited the world of professional writing. Central to this study is the journal's intimate, though often veiled, connection to Alexander Pope and the broader circle of wits who sought to defend high literary standards against the rising tide of commercial publishing. Through meticulous research, the author dissects the editorial strategies, anonymous contributions, and the complex rivalries that defined the paper's tenure. By examining ""The Grub-Street Journal"" within its historical context, Hillhouse illuminates the tensions between elite culture and the burgeoning press. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of journalism, the evolution of literary criticism, and the vibrant, often cutthroat world of eighteenth-century British letters. It serves as a vital guide to understanding how the periodical press shaped the reputation of authors and the tastes of the reading public. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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