Novel Destinations Literary Landmarks from Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West

Name: Novel Destinations Literary Landmarks from Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West
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ISBN: 9781426202773

ISBN-10: 1426202776

ISBN-13: 9781426202773

Edition: 2008

Authors: Shannon McKenna Schmidt, Joni Rendon, Matthew Pearl

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It's often said that a good book takes us somewhere we've never been before, and here's the proof: a book-lover's Baedeker to more than 500 literary locales across the United States and Europe. "Novel Destinations "invites readers to follow in the footsteps of much-loved authors, discover the scenes that sparked their imaginations, glimpse the lives they led, and share a bit of the experiences they transformed so eloquently into print. If you're looking to indulge in literary adventure, you'll find all the inspiration and information you need here, along with behind-the-scenes stories such as these: After Ernest Hemingway survived two near-fatal plane crashes during an African safari, he…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 5/20/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Size: 6.75" wide x 8.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Matthew Pearl received a degree in English and American Literature from Harvard University in 1997 and a law degree from Yale Law School in 2000. He writes novels including The Dante Club, The Poe Shadow, and The Last Dickens. He has also taught literature and creative writing at Harvard University and Emerson College.