Curiosities of literature: a book-lover's anthology of literary erudition
Auteur :
Sutherland, John
Éditeur :
Cornerstone
ISBN :
9780099519294
Date de publication :
5 nov. 2009
Dimensions :
19,8 x 12,9 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
283 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
How much heavier was Thackeray's brain than Walt Whitman's? Which novels do American soldiers read? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And is there any link between asthma and literary genius? This title contemplates the import of questions such as these, and attempts a few answers in a series of essays.