First Love by Paul Bailey

First Love by Paul Bailey

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An anthology of writings on first love chosen by novelist Paul Bailey from letters, diaries, poetry and fiction, from ancient times to the present day. Among the authors included are Emily Bronte, Shakespeare, Sappho, John Clare, Keats, Jane Austen, Teresa of Avila, Beckett and Pushkin.

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First Love by Paul Bailey

Novelist Paul Bailey's selection of prose and poetry chosen to reflect the magic of 1st love - and the trials that often follow. 1st Love is a unique collection of extracts from letters, diaries, poetry and fiction, from ancient times to present day. Heathcliff's love for Cathy in Wuthering Heights, Romeo's for Juliet: Keat's longing letters to Fanny Brawne; Captain Wentworth's appeal to Anne Elliot in Jane Austen's Persuasion. Poets, Saints, Wives and Mistresses, Husbands and suitors- here are lovers galore.
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ISBN 13 9780752817507
ISBN 10 0752817507
Title First Love
Author Paul Bailey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1999-02-04
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.