The Book Lover's European Bucket List
A Grand Tour of Literature
(Author) Caroline TaggartFollowing the success of The Book Lover' s Bucket List, Caroline Taggart sets off on a tour of Europe to select 100 literary landmarks across the continent to describe and provide practical advice for visiting. Discover the inspirations in Austria for Mary Shelly and in Sweden for Astrid Lindgren; visit Cervantes' statue in Madrid dating back to 1835 and explore the French Riviera through the eyes of F. Scott Fitzgerald. The entries stretch from Homer in the eighth century BCE all the way to modern-day Scandi Noir, Sally Rooney' s Dublin and Elena Ferrante' s Naples. Accompanied by colour destination photographs and illustrations, mainly from the British Library Collections, this book is sure to inspire real travel and vicarious vacations alike. Lose yourself in the Venice of Thomas Mann, Edith Wharton and Donna Leon, then retreat by train to the romantic streets of Verona in search of Romeo and Juliet.
Caroline Taggart
Caroline Taggart is a British author known for her engaging and accessible approach to non-fiction writing. She has written several popular books on a wide range of topics, including language, history, and trivia. Taggart's writing style is characterized by its clarity, wit, and ability to make complex subjects easily understandable to a broad audience.
One of Taggart's most notable works is "I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot From School," a collection of facts and information aimed at refreshing readers' memories on a variety of subjects. This book, along with others in Taggart's bibliography, has made a significant impact in the literary genre of popular non-fiction, helping to make learning fun and accessible for readers of all ages.
Overall, Caroline Taggart's contributions to literature have helped to make complex subjects more engaging and enjoyable for readers, cementing her reputation as a skilled and influential writer in the field of non-fiction.