New Writing

The term "New Writing" refers to a significant British book-periodical influential in English literature from the mid-1930s through the 1940s. Edited by John Lehmann, it published works by prominent authors like W.H. Auden and V.S. Pritchett. This publication was part of a broader tradition of literary magazines and critical reviews that emerged in Britain, with early influential examples like The Tatler and The Spectator in the 18th century shaping public discourse and taste. These periodicals, including The Gentleman's Magazine, The Monthly Review, and later publications like The Criterion and Horizon, served as crucial platforms for new writers and literary movements. The concept of a periodical, a publication appearing at regular intervals, encompasses a wide range of formats from newspapers to literary journals.12345