Literary Britain and Ireland
Literary Britain and Ireland by Jane Struthers, published by New Holland in 2012, is a first edition that spans 192 pages. This book presents over 100 locations linked to renowned authors, offering readers a unique exploration of the literary landscapes of Britain and Ireland. It highlights significant sites such as the tower at Sissinghurst, where Vita Sackville-West penned her works, and the gardens that inspired Beatrix Potter, alongside other notable places tied to literary figures.
Readers will find beautifully illustrated entries that include short essays providing historical and literary context for each location. The book covers a variety of sites, from inspiring houses and gardens to cafes and railway stations, making it a valuable reference for those interested in travel and literature. Each entry also features key authors associated with the locations and practical travel information, enhancing the experience for literary enthusiasts and travelers alike.
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Literary Britain and Ireland features more than 100 locations associated with the world’s leading authors. From the tower at Sissinghurst where Vita Sackville-West wrote her books and the gardens that inspired Beatrix Potter’s children’s stories in the Lake District, to the Suffolk coastline that provides the setting for many of P.D. James’s novels and the fictional platform at Kings Cross where J.K. Rowling put Harry Potter on a train to Hogwarts, this book is an essential guide to Britain and Ireland’s most fascinating, beautiful and inspiring houses, gardens, cafes, railway stations and so much more. Beautifully illustrated, each entry includes: a short essay putting the location or city in its literary and historical context; key authors and locations associated with the place under discussion and useful contact details and travel link.
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