The Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide To Great Britain And Ireland
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - light chipping. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
For lovers of literature and the landscapes that inspired it, The Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide to Great Britain and Ireland is an indispensable companion that maps the storied geography of the British and Irish literary imagination. This richly detailed reference work chronicles the real-world locations — villages, cities, coastlines, and country houses — that shaped, inspired, or appear in the works of hundreds of celebrated authors, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Hardy, Dickens, and Yeats. Each entry illuminates the connections between place and page, presenting a fascinating portrait of a literary heritage embedded in the very soil of the British Isles. Revised by Dorothy Eagle and compiled with meticulous scholarly care, this illustrated guide stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between landscape and literature. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, it brings to life the settings that fired the imaginations of the greatest writers in the English language. Whether used as a travel companion or a literary reference, this volume invites readers to ask: which beloved story might be waiting just around the next bend in the road?
Author: Dorothy Eagle And Hilary Carnell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Peerage Books
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - light chipping. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
For lovers of literature and the landscapes that inspired it, The Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide to Great Britain and Ireland is an indispensable companion that maps the storied geography of the British and Irish literary imagination. This richly detailed reference work chronicles the real-world locations — villages, cities, coastlines, and country houses — that shaped, inspired, or appear in the works of hundreds of celebrated authors, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Hardy, Dickens, and Yeats. Each entry illuminates the connections between place and page, presenting a fascinating portrait of a literary heritage embedded in the very soil of the British Isles. Revised by Dorothy Eagle and compiled with meticulous scholarly care, this illustrated guide stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between landscape and literature. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, it brings to life the settings that fired the imaginations of the greatest writers in the English language. Whether used as a travel companion or a literary reference, this volume invites readers to ask: which beloved story might be waiting just around the next bend in the road?