The Literary Guide and Companion to Southern England: Revised Edition

<div><p>In a series of intriguing routes through the English countryside, Professor Robert Cooper notes those attractions that the casual tourist might unknowingly pass by, such as the house where Dickens wrote <i>A Tale of Two Cities</i>, or the windswept quay where John Fowles&#8217;s French Lieutenant&#8217;s woman walked. Maps and information about restaurants and accommodations give the traveler the opportunity of having pints of &#8220;half and half&#8221; where Jane Austen dined or visiting the pub where Blake&#8217;s scuffle led to his trial for treason.</p><p>This newly revised and updated edition of Robert Cooper&#8217;s acclaimed handbook combines the utility of current travel information with the appeal of literary history, biography, and anecdote in a leisurely and flavorful guide to the broad sweep of southern England outside of London. A rich and reliable guide to the landscape that fostered one of our most cherished cultures, <i>The Literary Guide and Companion to Southern England</i> is an indispensable resource for those who wish to experience literature firsthand.</p></div>