Wonderworks : The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature (Hardcover)

from shelleyraec

“It was barely sunrise. Yet even in the faint, rose-fingered light, there could be no doubt: the invention was a marvel. It could mend cracks in the heart and resurrect hope from the dark. It could summon up raptures and impossible days. It could chase away dullness and unlatch the sky. The inven...

from nancyadair

I was intrigued by the idea of "literary" inventions. Angus Fletcher has studied and dissected how the psychological impact of literature, and what literature does to achieve that impact. It's what first drew me to books. As a girl, I recognized how books widened my knowledge and understanding...

from nancyadair

I was intrigued by the idea of "literary" inventions. Angus Fletcher has studied and dissected how the psychological impact of literature, and what literature does to achieve that impact. It's what first drew me to books. As a girl, I recognized how books widened my knowledge and understanding...