# The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, issue 9, May 26, 1832

By Charles Knight.

"The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge" was a British illustrated magazine published from 1832 to 1845. Created for the working class and sold for just one penny, it achieved remarkable early success with 200,000 copies sold and nearly one million readers in its first year. Featuring wood-engraved illustrations and educational content designed for self-improvement, the magazine aimed to spread knowledge through affordable, non-radical information. However, its dry, Whiggish approach ultimately proved less appealing than competitors offering entertainment alongside education. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Editor: Charles Knight
- Subjects: English periodicals

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