Writers' journeys that shaped our world : in the footsteps of the literary greats
Elborough, Travis2024
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Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 35 influential journeys taken by literary greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the authors' personal lives and the broader literary landscape. Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world's most famous literary creations, including 'Dracula', 'Moby Dick', 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'Madame Bovary', 'The Talented Mr Ripley' and 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.
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Author:
Elborough, Travis, author
Imprint:
London : White Lion Publishing, 2024.
Collation:
224 pages ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Journeys of note ; 1.
ISBN:
9780711268739 (pbk)
Dewey class:
809.9332809.933
Language:
English
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BRN:
1539868
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