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Discover the enchanting world of literary camaraderie with our latest title, 'Great Literary Friendships'. This captivating book delves into **twenty-four remarkable friendships** that have shaped some of the most beloved characters in literature. Whether it's the heartfelt bond between **Jane Eyre and Helen Burns** or the adventurous pairing of **Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn**, this collection celebrates how friendships influence literature’s greatest narratives, enrich character development, and often drive the plot. Explore the intricate dynamics of friendships that have inspired and captivated readers for generations. This beautifully crafted **brand new edition** features detailed character studies, rich publication histories, and insightful analyses that underscore the profound impact of friendships in storytelling. From **Shakespeare to Ferrante**, this literary treasure spans over **400 years** and showcases works by noted authors such as **Jane Austen, Charles Dickens,** and **Alice Walker**. Whether you are an avid reader or searching for the perfect gift for a literature lover, 'Great Literary Friendships' is a delightful addition to any bookshelf. Note: **Shipping is free**, and please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This book is published by **Bodleian Library Publishing**, ISBN: 9781851245826, and is sewn bound for durability.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245826
Format: Sewn
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Close friendships are a heart-warming feature of many of our best-loved works of fiction. From Jane Eyre and Helen Burns’ poignant schoolgirl relationship to Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn’s adventures on the Mississippi, fictional friends have supported, guided, comforted, nursed and at times betrayed the heroes and heroines of our popular and influential plays and novels.
This book explores twenty-four literary friendships and, together with character studies and publication history, describes how each key relationship influences character, determines plot, promotes or disguises romance, preserves a reputation, sometimes results in betrayal, or underlines the theme of each literary work. It shows how authors from William Shakespeare to Elena Ferrante have by turns celebrated, lamented or transformed friendships throughout the ages, and how some friends – Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Holmes and Watson or even Bridget Jones and pals – have taken on creative lives beyond the bounds of their original narrative.
Including a broad scope of literature spanning a period of 400 years from writers as diverse as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, John Steinbeck and Alice Walker, this book is the ideal gift for your literature-loving friend.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245826
Format: Sewn
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Close friendships are a heart-warming feature of many of our best-loved works of fiction. From Jane Eyre and Helen Burns’ poignant schoolgirl relationship to Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn’s adventures on the Mississippi, fictional friends have supported, guided, comforted, nursed and at times betrayed the heroes and heroines of our popular and influential plays and novels.
This book explores twenty-four literary friendships and, together with character studies and publication history, describes how each key relationship influences character, determines plot, promotes or disguises romance, preserves a reputation, sometimes results in betrayal, or underlines the theme of each literary work. It shows how authors from William Shakespeare to Elena Ferrante have by turns celebrated, lamented or transformed friendships throughout the ages, and how some friends – Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Holmes and Watson or even Bridget Jones and pals – have taken on creative lives beyond the bounds of their original narrative.
Including a broad scope of literature spanning a period of 400 years from writers as diverse as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, John Steinbeck and Alice Walker, this book is the ideal gift for your literature-loving friend.