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Secret Library : A Book-Lovers' Journey Through Curiosities of Literature by Oliver Tearle (2024, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherO'mara Books, The Limited, Michael
ISBN-101789295920
ISBN-139781789295924
eBay Product ID (ePID)12063288193
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecret Library : a Book-Lovers' Journey Through Curiosities of Literature
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWorld, Books & Reading
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, History
AuthorOliver Tearle
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.3 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
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TitleLeadingThe
Reviews'If Oliver Tearle's book is half as interesting as his website Interesting Literature, his Twitter feed and his Huffpost blog, it's going to be very interesting indeed' - John Lloyd CBE, creator of QI 'If you love books, you'll need this one' - Daily Mail
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal909.09821
SynopsisThe Secret Library is a fascinating tour of Western literature through the medium of its most emblematic invention - the book. How much do you know about the Victorian novelist who outsold Dickens? Who wrote the first cookbook? Do you know what connects Homer's Iliad to Aesop's Fables? Bringing together an eclectic literary mix of novels, plays, travel books, science books and joke books, Oliver Tearle leafs through the well-known titles that have shaped the world, as well as the little-known stories, revealing how the history of the Western world has intersected with all kinds of books over the past three thousand years., The Secret Library is a fascinating tour of Western history through the medium of its most emblematic invention - the book., How much do you know about the Victorian novelist who outsold Dickens ? Or the woman who became the first published poet in America ? Do you know what connects Homer's Iliad to Aesop's Fables? The Secret Library explores these intriguing morsels of lesser-known history , along with the familiar literary heavyweights we know and love. Bringing together an eclectic literary mix of novels, plays, travel books, science books and joke books, author Oliver Tearle explores how the history of the Western World has intersected with all kinds of books over the last 3,000 years. Delve into this treasure trove of curious literary examples to learn how our history and books are inextricably linked.
LC Classification NumberPN50.T4 2024
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