Literary Escapes by John Sutherland
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Some stories couldn’t happen just anywhere or any time. Often the scenery, setting or era is as central to the tale as any character – and just as easily recognised. Literary Escapes brings together an eclectic collage of over 70 familiar literary worlds paired with original maps and archive material, as well as illustrations and photography.
In this collection of essays, the reader will become immersed in Les Miserables’ revolutionary Paris, feel the chill wind of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and hear the churning paddles of Mississippi steamboats in Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn. Now in an updated new edition, with extended geographic scope and new entries.
About the Author: John Sutherland is Emeritus Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London. His books include How to Read a Novel: A User’s Guide and Victorian Fiction: Writers, Publishers, Readers.
He acts as a general editor to a team of literary critics including Michael Bourne, Daniel Hahn, Maya Jaggi, Robert Macfarlane, Laura Miller, Xenobe Purvis, Eric Rabkin, and Susan Shillinglaw
28 Oct 2025
Additional information
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Literary essays |
| Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
| ISBN | 9781761452772 |
| Publication Date | 28 Oct 2025 |
Literary Escapes: Exploring the Real-Life Settings of the World’s Favourite Fiction by John Sutherland ISBN 9781761452772