Literary Wonderlands : A Journey Through the Greatest Fictional Worlds Ever Created
Author(s): Laura Miller
Imaginary worlds have captivated readers since the first works of literature . Lovingly researched and beautifully produced, Literary Wonderlands explores the timeless , captivating features of literature's greatest fictional worlds and the minds that created them. The book is comprised of nearly 100 sections, each of which details the plot of a famous fantasy world, the historical circumstances that surrounded its production , the author's inspiration, and the place it holds in the public imagination. Roaming from classic tales including C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials , t his truly global collection chronicles over two thousand years of literary creation. Accompanied by stunning visuals that elucidate the production of each wor k, Literary Wonderlands is a n enchanting read for anyone who has ever been transported to another place through the power of the written word
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Elwin Street Ltd.
- : Modern Books
- : 1.01
- : 26 October 2017
- : 234mm X 171mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 07 August 2017
- : books
Special Fields
- : Laura Miller
- : Hardcover
- : English
- : 809
- : 320