Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Literary Journeys by John McMurtrie From Chaucers The Canterbury Tales to Kerouacs On the Road, Cervantes Don Quixote to Whiteheads The Underground Railroad, the journey has long been an archetypal story. The genres inherent escapism is the perfect vehicle for fuelling dreams of being outlaws and romantics, for taking us outside of our own lives and across the world. From the comforts and confines of our homes, this book brings to life some of the most significant, exciting, dangerous, tragic and uplifting journeys ever written about. Tracing the chronological growth of the journey as a literary device, this volume showcases the breadth of different authors grapples with this narrative structure. Literary Journeys will take you on the most important journeys in literature, over eight centuries and across over 30 countries. ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS An team of fifty-five expert contributors includes literary critics, academics and authors such as John Sutherland, Maya Jaggi, Robert McCrum, Kimberly Fain and Alan Taylor. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography John McMurtrie is an editor for McSweeneys Publishing. He was the books editor of the San Francisco Chronicle from 2008 to 2019. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Literary Hub. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Details ISBN1761451073 NZ Release Date 2024-10-28 Author John McMurtrie Pages 256 Publisher Hardie Grant Books Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781761451072 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-29 Imprint Hardie Grant Books Subtitle Mapping Fictional Travels Across the World of Literature Place of Publication South Yarra Country of Publication Australia Edited by John McMurtrie Illustrations 4-colour photography- illustrations Audience General AU Release Date 2024-10-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:168402697;
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