Invisible Forms A Guide to Literary Curiosities
Invisible Forms: A Guide to Literary Curiosities by Kevin Jackson, published by Macmillan on November 16, 2000, spans 310 pages and is presented in English. This first edition explores the often-overlooked elements of literature, such as dedications, titles, and footnotes, which serve as the foundational structures of many texts. Jackson employs a blend of erudition and humor, drawing on a wide range of literary examples from renowned authors like Shakespeare and T. S. Eliot, as well as lesser-known figures, to illuminate these “invisible” aspects of writing.
Readers will discover a thoughtful examination of the eccentricities and wisdom embedded in the overlooked components of books. The work delves into literary criticism while maintaining a lighthearted tone, making it accessible to anyone with an interest in books and the writing process. With its focus on humor and reference, Invisible Forms offers insights that are both informative and engaging, appealing to literature enthusiasts and aspiring writers alike.
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Dedications, Titles, Epigraphs, Footnotes, Prefaces, Afterwords, Indexes… These and other “invisible” literary necessities form the skeletons of many a book, yet these unacknowledged and unexamined forms abound in wisdom, curiosities, or eccentricities.
With both erudition and wit, and drawing on examples from every part of literature’s history, ranging from the greats such as Shakespeare, Beckett, and T. S. Eliot to lesser known writers such as Fernando Pessoa. Jackson’s mixture of serious literary analysis and jovial wit means Invisible Forms will appeal to anyone who is interested in books and in the art of writing.
It is the perfect companion for literature lovers everywhere.
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