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Faulks on Fiction
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Description
Ever since Robinson Crusoe in 1719, the novel has introduced British readers to truly unforgettable characters – people in whom we can find deeper understanding of our own lives. In this engaging and personal book, Sebastian Faulks examines and celebrates the most famous and best-loved of these dazzling fictional creations and their wider impact on British culture as a whole. From Sherlock Holmes and Mr Darcy to Emma Woodhouse and James Bond – this is the story of the heroes, lovers, snobs and villains in all of us.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.26 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.3 × 12.6 × 19.8 cm |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Language | |
| Pages | 384 |
| Publisher | |
| Year Published | 2011-9-1 |
| Imprint | |
| Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
| ISBN 10 | 1846079608 |
| About The Author | Sebastian Faulks has written nineteen books, of which A Week in December and The Fatal Englishman were number one in the Sunday Times bestseller lists. He is best known for Birdsong, part of his French trilogy, and Human Traces, the first in an ongoing Austrian trilogy. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a journalist on national papers. He has also written screenplays and has appeared in small roles on stage. He lives in London. |
| Review Quote | Faulks on Fiction is not intended as a formal history of the British novel, but it is much more worthwhile and enjoyable than any history of the novel I have read. |
| Other text | Faulks on Fiction is a fine reminder of why you love the characters you do; and it will serve as an introduction to new friends, too |
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