London Mercury

British periodical

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The London Mercury was a British literary magazine that ran from 1919 to 1939. It was started by J.C. Squire, who was one of the Georgian poets. Literary magazines like the London Mercury played a role in the literary landscape, even though they sometimes had a limited circulation. These publications often served as platforms for new writers and literary movements. The London Mercury was part of a broader tradition of British periodicals that included scholarly reviews, politico-cultural magazines, and purely literary journals, each catering to different interests and audiences. The history of magazines in Britain dates back to the 17th century, with early publications focusing on learned discussions, news, and entertainment.12

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…Pound and the Imagists; the London Mercury (1919–39), started by J.C. (later Sir John) Squire, one of the Georgian poets; the Criterion (1922–39), founded and edited by T.S. Eliot; the Adelphi (1923–55), of John Middleton Murry; New Writing (1936–46), edited by John Lehmann, who also later revived the old London…
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…Pound and the Imagists; the London Mercury (1919–39), started by J.C. (later Sir John) Squire, one of the Georgian poets; the Criterion (1922–39), founded and edited by T.S. Eliot; the Adelphi (1923–55), of John Middleton Murry; New Writing (1936–46), edited by John Lehmann, who also later revived the old London…
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