{"title":"Janet Phillips","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Janet Phillips, an esteemed author celebrated for her profound insights into the intricate web of human connections. With a deft touch and an eloquent style, Phillips invites readers to explore the essence of relationships through the lens of literature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her prominent works, \u003cem\u003eGreat Literary Friendships\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the fascinating dynamics between literary figures, uncovering the stories behind their alliances and rivalries. Her artistry lies in weaving narrative threads that both educate and enchant, making her books a perfect addition to anyone interested in Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJanet Phillips’s collections beckon to those who appreciate the transformative power of words and the hidden stories that shape our understanding of cultural landscapes. Dive into her works and discover a treasure trove of literary exploration and cultural enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"great-literary-friendships-by-janet-phillips-9781851245826","title":"Great Literary Friendships","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose friendships are a heart-warming feature of many of our best-loved works of fiction. From Jane Eyre and Helen Burns' poignant schoolgirl relationship to Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn's adventures on the Mississippi, fictional friends have supported, guided, comforted, nursed and at times betrayed the heroes and heroines of our popular and influential plays and novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat Literary Friendships\u003c\/em\u003e explores twenty-four literary friendships and, together with character studies and publication history, describes how each key relationship influences character, determines plot, promotes or disguises romance, preserves a reputation, sometimes results in betrayal, or underlines the theme of each literary work. It shows how authors from William Shakespeare to Elena Ferrante have by turns celebrated, lamented or transformed friendships throughout the ages, and how some friends—Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, Holmes and Watson, or even Bridget Jones and pals—have taken on creative lives beyond the bounds of their original narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding a broad scope of literature spanning a period of 400 years from writers as diverse as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Evelyn Waugh, John Steinbeck, and Alice Walker, this book is the ideal gift for your literature-loving friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078727352556,"sku":"9781851245826","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3014133482847.jpg?v=1765218993"},{"product_id":"great-literary-sisters-by-janet-phillips-9781851246212","title":"Great Literary Sisters","description":"\u003cp\u003eSisterly relationships feature prominently in some of our best-loved classic literature. From Jane and Elizabeth Bennet in\u003ci\u003e Pride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e to Hasina and Nazneen in \u003ci\u003eBrick Lane\u003c\/i\u003e, they have provided inspiration for novelists over the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSisters can be best friends, mother figures, rivals, heroes, sounding boards or partners in crime, depending on literary genre, era, or the demands of plot. They can bring into focus the changing roles of women in society, especially in literature that predates the twentieth century, such as \u003ci\u003eMiddlemarch, The Woman in White\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The Old Wives' Tale.\u003c\/i\u003e Their bonds with younger or older siblings, like those of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in \u003ci\u003eLittle Women,\u003c\/i\u003e are often complex and nuanced, and occasionally devastating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering childhood, adventure, affairs of the heart and mental health, this book explores the role of sisters in twenty individual entries, each one providing a synopsis and analysis of the work in question. Including writers as diverse as Charles Dickens, E. M. Forster, J. D. Salinger, Toni Morrison and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, it makes the perfect read for book-loving sisters whatever their connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288474763500,"sku":"9781851246212","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/86809578c660e6b3d52f23b9529a4e72.jpg?v=1770630969"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/janet-phillips.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}