Maiden Tribute: A Life of W. T. Stead This journalist who communicated with his Senior Partner instantaneously, whose ecumenical advance beyond his epoch still startles his readers, throughout his life retained his Whitmanesque individualism and rugged
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Grace Eckley earned her Ph.D. from Kent State University, 1970. She began researching Stead because she found him to be a dominant influence on James Joyce, which can be read in three of her books: Children's Lore in "Finnegans Wake" (1985), The Steadfas
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Splendid Book on W. T. Stead
29 Jan 2008
By Harold Billings
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This is a biography of one of the most important British journalists ever, a pioneer in social reform, a pioneer in the creation of paper news media, a truly fascinating man. Probably best known for his creation of the Review of Reviews, W. T. Stead made a singular mark in social reform -- letting himself be jailed to call attention to the trade of young girls in prostitution and to help raise the legal age of sexual consent for "maidens."
He touched the lives of many beginning publishers and authors in the late nineteenth century, Grant Richards for one. He influenced the life and career of M. P. Shiel, that superb fantasist, in Shiel's early work and in his personal life in a manner that neither foresaw before Stead sank with the Titanic.
Written by a certified scholar with a fine track record, twenty-four years of research in its making, this comprehensive fresh study of both Stead and his time benefits from a nice clear writing style. A handsome book, an important book, that deserves praise for Grace Eckley .. and a home in libraries, private collections, and above all -- readers!
He touched the lives of many beginning publishers and authors in the late nineteenth century, Grant Richards for one. He influenced the life and career of M. P. Shiel, that superb fantasist, in Shiel's early work and in his personal life in a manner that neither foresaw before Stead sank with the Titanic.
Written by a certified scholar with a fine track record, twenty-four years of research in its making, this comprehensive fresh study of both Stead and his time benefits from a nice clear writing style. A handsome book, an important book, that deserves praise for Grace Eckley .. and a home in libraries, private collections, and above all -- readers!
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25 Mar 2008
By Paul Wiener
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This scholarly work, the culmination of 24 years' devoted study, is written with all the accuracy and gracefulness of a telephone book. What a shame, for a fascinating man with such an interesting life. It'd be nice if Eckley let him breathe.
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