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For the Love of Books: Stories of Literary Lives, Banned Books, Author Feuds, Extraordinary Characters, and More

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For the Love of Books: Stories of Literary Lives, Banned Books, Author Feuds, Extraordinary Characters, and More

Which famous author died of caffeine poisoning? Why was Aliceâ€™s Adventures in Wonderland banned in China? Who was the first British writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature? What was Truman Capote superstitious about?

Here is a light-hearted book about books and the people who write them for all lovers of literature. A treasure trove of compelling facts, riveting anecdotes, and extraordinary characters, For the Love of Books is a book about booksâ€”and the inside stories about the people who write them.

Learn how books evolved, what lies behind some of the greatest tales ever told, and whoâ€™s really who in the world of fiction.

From banned books to famous feuding authors, from literary felons to rejected masterpieces, from tips for aspiring writers to stand-out book lists for readers to catch up on, For the Love of Books is a celebration of the written word and an absolute page-turner for any book lover.

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Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781510741577
ReleaseDate 2019-06-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781510741577

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