Key Areas of Investigation

Our research is broadly categorized into several key areas. You can explore these in more detail through the navigation menu or the links below:

• Classification Methods: Understanding our framework for analyzing popular literature.
• Digital Transformation: Examining the impact of digital technologies on literary culture.
• Material Culture: Studying the physical forms and contexts of literary objects.
• Print Culture: Investigating the evolution of printing technologies and their influence.
• Urban Context: Analyzing literature within the specific settings of urban development.

We employ a sophisticated classification system distinguishing popular literature, erotica, and pornography through four key indicators: narrative intent, explicitness, aesthetic appeal, and market channels. This multi-dimensional approach allows for a nuanced understanding of texts across different cultural, economic, and social contexts.

Overall Project Goals

The broader aims of this research project include mapping the historical evolution of street literature, understanding the interplay between urban development and literary production, and analyzing the mechanisms of censorship and control alongside movements of transgression and creative expression. By exploring these diverse themes, we aim to provide a rich, contextualized understanding of popular print culture from the 17th century to the present day.