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Little Magazines

The early 20th century poetry and fiction found an interesting outlet in small periodicals which focused on experimental literature,usually avant-grade and non-commercial.Little magazines first made its entry in the 1880's and have been received by selective audience since then.Technically a little magazine refers to any of the periodical publication devoted to serious literary writings..The word 'little' refers to the fact that they usually had a very small readership.The first little magazine was-Poetry:A magazine of verse.Few others are-The Little Review,The Egoist,Modern Review,Voices etc.One of the principles behind the publication of little magazines is providing a platform to upcoming writers and artists who are not granted opportunity to have their compositions printed in the mainstream journals..These magazines have provided great scope for experimentation and launched new styles and modes in twentieth century literature.With the help of these magazines new ideas