17th century pulp literature reveals alternative approach to reading

The 17th century’s closest equivalent to modern day pulp fiction, the “Volksbuch/Volksbücher”(chapbook), was packed with exciting material. But they were not read in excited anticipation in order to reach the sensational, but unknown conclusion of the tale. This is the finding of a new thesis in history of literature from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden

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