Sansom, Ian (editor)
Reading Room
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712352543
- author:
- Sansom, Ian (editor)
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 210mm / 150mm
- Genre:
- Writing & Reading Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Reading Room: A Year of Literary Curiosities by Ian Sansom This collection of 365 extracts from the British Library's collections offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of literary and historical works. Each day of the year is represented by a thought-provoking passage, accompanied by the unique shelfmark number of the source publication. From poetry and essays to historical and scientific treatises, this book provides a diverse and stimulating selection of texts to encourage enquiry and inspire the imagination. With extracts from notable authors such as Joseph Conrad, Sigmund Freud, and Jane Austen, as well as lesser-known writers, this book is a treasure trove of literary curiosities. Beautifully designed and illustrated with the Library's collections, it can be read as a daily thought or dipped into for inspiration at random.
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