Wood Pulp Papermaking Process Developed
Poet involved
What happened
In 1844, Charles Fenerty and Friedrich Gottlob Keller independently developed processes for producing paper from wood pulp, a significant advancement in papermaking technology. This innovation allowed for the mass production of paper, making it more accessible and affordable. The shift from linen and cotton rags to wood pulp not only revolutionized the paper industry but also had profound implications for literacy and the spread of information.
Literary impact
The development of the wood pulp papermaking process in 1844 significantly increased the availability of paper, fueling a Victorian poetry boom. Poets like Alfred Lord Tennyson benefited from this mass-market publication, allowing their works to reach broader audiences and contributing to the democratization of literature during this period.
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