Crowell's Handbook for Readers and Writers: A Dictionary of Famous Characters and Plots in Legend, Fiction, Drama, Opera and Poetry, Together with Dates and Principal Works of Important Authors, Literary and Journalistic Terms, and Familiar Allusions
Henrietta Gerwig
- Mangaka
- Henrietta Gerwig
- First published
- 1925
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Published in 1925 by Thomas Y. Crowell Company, this handbook was compiled and edited by Henrietta Gerwig during a period when encyclopedic reference works for literature were gaining significant traction among the general reading public. The volume was designed to serve as a comprehensive, single-source guide for students and lay readers who required quick identification of mythological figures, obscure literary characters, and technical terminology in an era before digitized research tools.
Gerwig’s approach emphasized accessibility and breadth, aiming to bridge the gap between academic literary criticism and the needs of the casual reader. The work was organized alphabetically to facilitate its use as a desk companion, reflecting the contemporary pedagogical focus on creating self-sufficient, well-read citizens. It was received as a practical, sturdy addition to the home library, valued for its ability to condense centuries of storytelling into a standardized, digestible format.
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