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Follow in the footsteps of some of the world�_Ts most famous authors on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this beautiful illustrated atlas. A� Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 35 influential journeys taken by literary greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the authors�_T personal lives and the broader literary landscape. A�Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world�_Ts most famous literary creations, including Dracula, Moby Dick, Murder on the Orient Express, Madame Bovary, The Talented Mr Ripley and Harry Potter and the Philosopher�_Ts Stone. FromA�Herman Melville�_Ts first whaling voyage in 1841, from New York to Liverpool, to Jack Kerouac�_Ts on-the-road Odyssey, which is now an iconic drive, discover how these journeys imprinted themselves on some of the greatest literary minds of all time. Complete with navigational notes, colour photographs and commissioned maps, the fresh insights within tell readers something new about the places, work and personalities of some of the world�_Ts greatest minds.
Book ISBN: | 9780711268722 |
Book Author: | Travis Elborough |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | White Lion Publishing |
Book Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 177 x 243 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-10-18 |
Book Pagination: | 224 pages, 100 color images |
Book Weight: | 842g |
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