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Book Synopsis: Literary Landscapes delves deep into the geography, location, and terrain of our best-loved literary works and looks at how setting and environmental influences storytelling, character, and our emotional response as readers. Fully illustrated with hundreds of full-color images throughout. Some stories couldn't happen just anywhere. As is the case with all great literature, the setting, scenery, and landscape are as central to the tale as any character, and just as easily recognized. Literary Landscapes brings together more than 50 literary worlds and examines how their description is intrinsic to the stories that unfold within their borders.
Follow Leopold Bloom's footsteps around Dublin. Hear the music of the Mississippi River steamboats that set the score for Huckleberry Finn. Experience the rugged bleakness of Newfoundland in Annie Proulx's The Shipping News or the soft Neapolitan breezes in My Brilliant Friend.
The landscapes of enduring fictional characters and literary legends are vividly brought to life, evoking all the sights and sounds of the original works. Literary Landscapes will transport you to the fiction's greatest lands and allow you to connect to the story and the author's intent in a whole new way.
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Discover a world of literary wonder with Literary Landscapes: Charting the Worlds of Classic Literature. Dive deep into the geography, locations, and terrain of our most beloved literary works, and uncover how these settings shape the stories, characters, and our emotional responses as readers. With hundreds of stunning full-color images, this book brings to life over 50 literary worlds, inviting you to embark on a journey like no other.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Dublin as you follow in the footsteps of Leopold Bloom. Feel the rhythm of the Mississippi River steamboats that serve as the backdrop for Huckleberry Finn's epic adventures. Experience the rugged beauty of Newfoundland, which plays a pivotal role in Annie Proulx's The Shipping News. Or surrender to the gentle Neapolitan breezes that waft through the pages of My Brilliant Friend. These unforgettable landscapes form the very essence of these timeless tales, and now you can explore them in rich detail.
Step inside the worlds created by legendary authors and connect with their stories on a whole new level. Literary Landscapes will transport you to the heart of the greatest lands ever written, evoking the sights, sounds, and emotions that have captivated readers for generations.
Don't miss out on this captivating journey through literary history. Experience the power of setting and immerse yourself in the fictional realms brought to life in Literary Landscapes: Charting the Worlds of Classic Literature. Rediscover your favorite books and gain a deeper understanding of the author's intentions, all through the lens of the landscapes they crafted. Embark on an unforgettable adventure by clicking here to order your copy now.
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