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- Title
THE FATE OF STYLE IN AN AGE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
- Authors
ROSS, THEVOR
- Abstract
The article discusses literary property, or copyright, in 18th century England. Particular focus is given to the role that copyright law played in protecting authors' literary styles. An overview of the role that language played in literary and intellectual property, including in regard to the English language's standardization during the 18th century, is provided.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; ENGLAND; COPYRIGHT; LITERARY style; 18TH century British authors; LAW; ENGLISH language -- Social aspects; INTELLECTUAL property; EIGHTEENTH century; HISTORY; LEGAL history
- Publication
ELH, 2013, Vol 80, Issue 3, p747
- ISSN
0013-8304
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/elh.2013.0026