02374cam a22003373u 4500 49128 UtSlPG 20260610134129.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12027632 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hindley, Charles, -1893 Curiosities of Street Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-03 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Curiosities of Street Literature" by Charles Hindley is a collection of various forms of street literature written in the late 19th century. This anthology includes an array of intriguing and often sensational narratives such as ballads, broadsides, and accounts of scandalous events and tragedies, often aimed at entertaining the lower classes. It captures the essence of popular culture and the types of stories that appealed to the urban public during that time. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the world of street literature, highlighting the nature of “cock” or “catchpenny” writings that often feature sensational tales of murder, betrayal, and scandal. Hindley discusses the competitive landscape between street authors and printers, focusing on notable figures such as James Catnach, who became prominent in this niche. The vivid descriptions of various shocking events from society illustrate the public's morbid curiosity, while anecdotes from street vendors shed light on the intriguing, sometimes gruesome, narratives that captivated the masses. Overall, the early chapters set the stage for a fascinating exploration of the societal undercurrents reflected in this unique form of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chapbooks Broadsides Street literature -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49128 89966 89966