Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen's Bath

Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West

For the new breed of vacationer who craves meaningful trips and unusual locales, the combination of reading and travel can be a heady mixÂ—especially if you happen to be checking into Hemingwayâ€™s favorite hotel in Sun Valley, or strolling about Bathâ€™s Royal Crescent while entertaining fantasies of Lizzie Bennett and her Mr. Darcy! Cue National Geographicâ€™s Novel DestinationsÂ—a guide for bibliophiles to more than 500 literary sites across the United States and Europe.

The book begins with thematic chapters covering author houses and museums, literary festivals and walking tours. Then, in-depth explorations of author and places take readers roaming Franz Kafkaâ€™s Prague, James Joyceâ€™s Dublin, Louisa May Alcottâ€™s New England, and other locales. Peppered with great reading suggestions and little-known tales of literary gossip, Novel Destinations is a unique travel guide, an attractive gift book, and the ultimate browserâ€™s delight.
Country USA
Brand NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Manufacturer National Geographic
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber YES3065957
ReleaseDate 2009-06-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426204548

Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West