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Literary wonderlands : a journey through 100 of the greatest fictional worlds ever created.
Literary Wonderlands is a thoroughly researched, wonderfully written, and beautifully produced book that spans two thousand years of creative endeavor. From Spenser's The Fairie Queene to Wells's The Time Machine to Murakami's 1Q84 it explores the timeless and captivating features of fiction's imagined worlds including the relevance of the writer's own life to the creation of the story, influential contemporary events and philosophies, and the meaning that can be extracted from the details of the work. Each piece includes a detailed overview of the plot and a "Dramatis Personae." Literary Wonderlands is a fascinating read for lovers of literature, fantasy, and science fiction.
Record details
- ISBN: 0316316385
- ISBN: 9780316316385
- Physical Description: 319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2016.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | NF 809.933 MIL (Text) | 38256101595621 | Adult Nonfiction | In transit | - |
