The summer I turned into a bookworm
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The Evolution of Summer Reading
This chapter examines the historical context of summer reading and its connections to social class, particularly after the Civil War. It highlights the rise of summer novels among the middle class, exploring themes of romance, escapism, and gender dynamics in a leisure-oriented society. Additionally, it traces the transformation of summer reading into a contemporary marketing strategy within the publishing industry.
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