Context and goal of project

The Viral Texts Project is focused on and developed theoretical models that will help scholars better understand what qualities—both textual and thematic—helped particular news stories, short fiction, and poetry “go viral” in nineteenth-century newspapers and magazines.

About Me

My name is Myles Ruess and I am a sophomore student at West Chester University. I am completing a Digital Humanities class, DHM280, and this is my second project for the class. By using the Viral Texts Project, I am assessing if this project meets and achieves best digital humanities practices.