Read now! Examines what Australians read and wrote during the long nineteenth century, exploring their responses to the novels, poetry and non-fiction that inspired them. See here ➡️ tinyurl.com/5ac7hhfn #AnthemPress #UNSW #MartynLyons #newreads #outnow #HistoryOfReading #OrdinaryWritings

20 Aug 1633: Execution of Enoch ap Evan #otd who having been jilted, decapitated his brother & mother at Clun #Shropshire (eebo) He walked to his execution reading Bishop Lewis Bayly of #Bangor's Practise of Pietie #HistoryofReading

"…Frost's READING, WANTING, AND BROKEN ECONOMICS invites interest from readers across a wide range of disciplinary interests from #bookhistory to media studies, and not least, of course, economics." — MEDIA INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA

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Historical Reading Habit: Until the 17th century, most people read aloud! Silent reading became common later. Imagine bustling ancient libraries! 🗣️ #HistoryOfReading #BookLore