The Novel Cure An A to Z of Literary Remedies |
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| Author:
| Berthoud, Ella
Elderkin, Susan |
| ISBN: | 978-1-922079-35-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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Sick? Tired? Lost your job? Take one dose of literature and repeat until better.
The Novel Cure is an A-Z of literary remedies that offers a cure in the form of a novel for all kinds of ailments of the mind and body, and life's general ups and downs. Whether you have stomach flu, low self esteem or are just stuck in a rut, this book will recommend a novel to help ease your pain. This is a medical handbook-with a difference. Austen for arrogance, Bronte for a broken heart,...
More DescriptionSick? Tired? Lost your job? Take one dose of literature and repeat until better. The Novel Cure is an A-Z of literary remedies that offers a cure in the form of a novel for all kinds of ailments of the mind and body, and life's general ups and downs. Whether you have stomach flu, low self esteem or are just stuck in a rut, this book will recommend a novel to help ease your pain. This is a medical handbook-with a difference. Austen for arrogance, Bronte for a broken heart, Pynchon for paranoia or Tolstoy for toothache- the remedy for your malady is at your fingertips. Featuring old and modern classics, unheard-of gems, novels for all tastes and ages, The Novel Cure is a warm and passionate, witty and wonderful way to expand your reading list (and cure what ails you), and the perfect gift for all bibliophiles.