Oxford - A Literary Guide by John Dougill

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First published in 2002, 'Oxford: A Literary Guide' is an overview of the major role the city has played in the country's literary heritage. It was written by John Dougill, author of the authoritative 'Oxford in English Literature'. A brief introduction lays out the historical development that led from Chaucer's Clerke of Oxenforde to the Oxford myth and the Oxford murders. The material is arranged topographically around the city centre so as to enable literary pilgrims to visit places of interest. In doing so it provides a miscellany of the many writers and writings that have enriched the city. These include such authors as Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, Max Beerbohm, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, Iris Murdoch and Philip Pullman. In addition there is coverage of works set in the city, such as 'Jude the Obscure' and the crime novels of Inspector Morse. The book is filled with quotations and richly illustrated with photographs by Paul Medley. For anyone with a love of Oxford, this will be a treasured item. 40 pages, full colour throughout.

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ISBN: 9780095128817
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