British Author House Museums and Other Memorials: A Guide to Sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and WalesMcFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2002 - 386 pagina's The most celebrated authors of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are immortalized not only in their writing but also in the museums, libraries, and other memorials dedicated in their honor. Over 300 sites devoted to 40 authors are covered in this guide. The sites range from restored historic homes to memorial statues. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided to help the reader reach each site; telephone numbers, admission prices, and hours are also included for the traveler's convenience. The text is illustrated with photographs from these historic and literary homes, libraries, and other important memorial locations. Postage stamps commemorating the writers are also included. |
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... Shakespeare " ] Fortunately for all who are interested in piecing together Shakespeare's scant bio- graphical " facts , " they are grounded in one solid setting . Some eighty miles northwest of London is the Warwickshire market town ...
... Shakespeare . His statue dominates the entrance . Other out- standing features are some of Shakespeare's immortal characters engraved on glass pan- els and the Shakespeare medallions . The Shakespeare Centre Library holds collections ...
... Shakespeare's Globe , the platform - the per- forming stage - juts into the yard , where groundlings stand . Ornate pillars support a canopy , with huts and turret above . The seats are wooden benches . All is like the old Globe . the ...
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Preface | 3 |
Jane Austen Hampshire and Somerset England | 7 |
Sir James Barrie Kirriemuir Scotland and London England | 25 |
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