Literary Wonderlands: A Journey through the Greatest Fictional Worlds Ever Created

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A fascinating collection of literature's best - loved fictional worlds, from Alice in Wonderland to Middle Earth
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
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Weight 1.020000
Author Miller, Laura
Availability IP
Department Travel Writing
Format Hardback
ISBN 9781911130345
Pages 320
Published 26/10/2017
Publisher Modern Books
Section Travel Writing: General
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