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The Victorian “Penny Dreadful”

Special Collections has recently added a number of penny dreadfuls to its Victorian Collection.  The term “penny dreadful” refers to a genre of popular fiction which had its heyday in mid- to late-Victorian Britain.  Penny dreadfuls were cheaply-produced, often second-rate novels issued in parts, which were consumed by working-class readers.  Each part usually cost a …

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BYU Serials and Newsletters (UA 956)

Every year the various entities that comprise Brigham Young University produce a number of serials and newsletters. These serials and newsletters describe campus events, the activities of various colleges and departments, and provide information about life at Brigham Young University. They are designed to share information and to create a sense of connectedness between the …

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