The Cornhill Magazine

The Cornhill Magazine was a popular British literary periodical published from 1860 to 1975. Known for its high-quality fiction, essays, and illustrations, it attracted distinguished writers like William Thackeray, George Eliot, and Anthony Trollope. The magazine aimed to bring literature and culture into middle-class homes, blending entertainment with thoughtful discussion. Over its long history, it evolved in style and content but remained a respected platform for promoting contemporary literary talent and ideas. Its influence helped shape Victorian and Edwardian literary culture, serving as a key venue for serialized novels and literary journalism.