Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction by Mc Rintoul

Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction by Mc Rintoul

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Summary

This Dictionary explores the identities of fictional people and places in over 1,000 English language novels and short stories. Over 4,000 identifications are included and supported or contested by accompanying extracts.

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Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction by Mc Rintoul

Fascinating and comprehensive in scope, theDictionary of Real People and Places in Fictionis a valuable source for both students and teachers of literature, and for those interested in locating the facts behind the fiction they read. In a single, scholarly volume, it provides intriguing insight into the real identity of people and places in the novels of over 300 American and British authors published in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

`Well conceived and entertaining dictionary' - Times Literary Supplement

`What is impressive is the simplicity and usefulness of the idea and the vast range of reading reflected in the attributions ... Many of those acknowledged for their help are themselves notable authors and academics. The book is well-produced, clearly printed and easy to use. It is a splendid reference tool which will be very useful to readers of British and American fiction.' - Reference Reviews

`This is research massive and meticulous, and very easy to use. The book is so well written, and with so much quick wit, that it is a `good read', an education, and a mine of references.' - Review of English Studies

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ISBN 13 9780415059992
ISBN 10 0415059992
Title Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction
Author Mc Rintoul
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1993-01-07
Number of pages 1194
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.