The only way to master fiction is to read a lot of it, then imitate your favorite works, and then throw away your imitations when (if) you find your own unique voice. The schemes truby rehearses are about as accurate and practically useful as maslow's...  Read More

Illumines many victorian commonplaces that aren't so commonplace today, and provides source material for carroll's allusions. The result is a feast of information and insightful literary criticism.

This book is absolutely fantastic! It is a must have for anyone that is in to collecting books. This volume contains notes referring the reader to other volumes in this cloud of books by gardiner.

Pleasant artwork throughout. Well-bound and has the black & white illustrations. Beautiful -from size to page weight.