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The Writer's Journey
In the Footsteps of the Literary Greats
Series: Journeys of Note
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The Writer's Journey
The Writer's Journey invites you to follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous authors on the travels that inspired their greatest works.
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Follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous authors on the journeys which inspired their greatest works in this beautiful illustrated atlas.
Some truly remarkable works of literature have been inspired by writers spending time away from their typical surroundings. From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 35 influential journeys taken by literary greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the authors' personal lives and the broader literary landscape.
Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world's most famous literary creations, including Dracula, Moby Dick, Murder on the Orient Express, Madame Bovary, The Talented Mr Ripley, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
From Herman Melville's first whaling voyage in 1841, from New Bedford to the Pacific, to Jack Kerouac's on-the-road Odyssey, which is now an iconic drive, discover how these journeys imprinted themselves on some of the greatest literary minds of all time.
Complete with navigational notes, colour photographs, and commissioned maps, the fresh insights within tell readers something new about the places, work, and personalities of some of the world's greatest minds.
Series: Journeys of Note
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The Writer's Journey has been praised for its captivating exploration of how travel inspires and transforms literary figures' lives. Reviewers highlight its ability to offer readers new perspectives on travel, showcasing how voyages have profoundly impacted famous authors, from Dickens to Melville. It's deemed perfect for those passionate about both literature and travel, providing insights into how stepping outside familiar surroundings can lead to inspiration and creativity.
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ISBN: 9780711268722
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: White Lion Publishing
Illustration: 100 color images
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Described as 'one of the country's finest pop culture historians', Travis Elborough is an acclaimed author and social commentator who lives in London. His work delves into the ephemera of retro culture as well as the history of London, geography, and a broad range of other subjects. His Atlas of Vanishing Places won the Illustrated Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in 2020, and he has also written The Bus We Loved, a passionate love letter to the Routemaster bus which defined London transport for more than 50 years. His other works include A Traveller's Year, A London Year, The Long-Player Goodbye, Being A Writer and A Walk in the Park: The Life and Times of a People's Institution. Travis is a regular contributor to Radio 4 and the Guardian, and has penned articles on all aspects of travel and culture, from pirates in the Caribbean to donkeys at the British seaside. He has written for the Times, Sunday Times, New Statesman, BBC History Magazine and Kinfolk among others, and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, where he teaches creative writing.
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