Description
Dive into the captivating world of literary insights with *Literary Miscellany*, where you'll discover thought-provoking anecdotes and fascinating facts about great writers, their works, and the intricacies of publishing. This engaging trade paperback is perfect for both casual readers and literary enthusiasts looking for an entertaining exploration of literature. Have you ever wondered when literature finally got sexy? Or whether coffee or opium fuels creativity? This book answers these questions and more, revealing why some autobiographies are embarrassingly raw and how bestselling children's books can stir controversy. You’ll uncover intriguing insights into the lives of renowned authors and their unique journeys to success, including the lesser-known struggles and innovations that paved their way, like Mark Twain’s self-pasting scrapbook. With a clever examination of “fake memoirs” and a rogues' gallery of historical hoaxers, *Literary Miscellany* offers a breezy yet enlightening tour through the rich tapestry of literature—from epic poetry and Homer to contemporary favorites like Harry Potter. Each page is filled with remarkable anecdotes that will amuse and educate, making it an essential addition to any book lover's collection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781510772595
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781510772595
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall as the great writers took pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard)? While reading this work, you’ll be just that. Here are behind-the-book stories and facts about authors, publishing and everything literary that will entertain both casual and serious readers. Among the questions asked and answered: • When Did Literature Finally Get Sexy?• Is Coffee or Opium Better for Literary Creativity?• Why Are the Best Autobiographies so Embarrassing?• Why Do Some Detectives Use Their Minds and Others Their Fists? Who knew that bestseller lists and children’s books could be the source of intense controversy? Or that even the biggest writers had to scrape by, with odd jobs and inventions like the Mark Twain Self-Pasting Scrapbook? In Literary Miscellany, examine the trend of “fake memoirs,” with a list of who lied about what, and a rogues’ gallery of hoaxers dating back centuries. From epic poetry and Homer to pulp fiction and Harry Potter, Literary Miscellany is a breezy tour through the literature of today and yesterday, packed with enough interesting facts to entertain both the erudite professor and pleasure reader.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781510772595
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781510772595
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall as the great writers took pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard)? While reading this work, you’ll be just that. Here are behind-the-book stories and facts about authors, publishing and everything literary that will entertain both casual and serious readers. Among the questions asked and answered: • When Did Literature Finally Get Sexy?• Is Coffee or Opium Better for Literary Creativity?• Why Are the Best Autobiographies so Embarrassing?• Why Do Some Detectives Use Their Minds and Others Their Fists? Who knew that bestseller lists and children’s books could be the source of intense controversy? Or that even the biggest writers had to scrape by, with odd jobs and inventions like the Mark Twain Self-Pasting Scrapbook? In Literary Miscellany, examine the trend of “fake memoirs,” with a list of who lied about what, and a rogues’ gallery of hoaxers dating back centuries. From epic poetry and Homer to pulp fiction and Harry Potter, Literary Miscellany is a breezy tour through the literature of today and yesterday, packed with enough interesting facts to entertain both the erudite professor and pleasure reader.