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A survey, area by area of London in literary fact and fiction, where the author offers a walk in words, seeking out the places that provided inspiration as well as accommodation for so many writers, novelists and poets as well as diarists, journalists, historians and publishers. There are references to, among many others, Ben Jonson's Bartholomew Fair, Oscar Wilde's Cadogan Hotel, Joe Orton's Islington and Conan Doyle's consulting rooms in Devonshire Place. The author's other works include "Where did the Forties Go?", "Other Theatres" and "The Map of London".
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Not a carry-along guide for travelers, this concise, chatty history of some of London's neighborhoods is a series of essays about London, including addresses for specific authors. In some cases Davies ignores the author and deals only with a fictional character. Most time periods are dealt with; however, there are few living writers included and some curious omissions and short shrifts--e.g., only a passing mention of the Woolfs. Indexes of people and places provide handy access for browsers. An excellent bibliography will tempt the reader to explore further. Helpful but not essential.
- Paula M. Zieselman, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherMacMillan
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0333457080
- ISBN 13 9780333457085
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages300
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