Interweaves historical and biographical background to comment on Dickens' body of work and Victorian eccentricities.

The author of The Friendly Shakespeare offers a lively, gossipy guide to the life, work, and times of Charles Dickens, rife with humor, expert opinion, eye-catching illustrations, quotations, and plenty of fascinating sidebars. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This 1928 classic--playfully shocking and surprisingly practical--is now back in print, astutely annotated for the nineties. Originally published anonymously by the multitalented Doris Langley Moore (author of many books of nonfiction and fiction, and a much sought-after costume designer for film and theater), The Technique of the Love Affair is a masterfully written dialogue between the worldly "Cypria" and the naive and sentimental "Saccharissa" on how to conduct--with grace and restraint--successful love affairs...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: From stately chauffeured poodles to happy, wind-blown mutts in pick-ups, this charming book offers a delightful compendium of photos and quotes which celebrate the dog's longstanding love affair with the automobile. Contributors include James Herriot, Merrill Markoe, Dave Barry, Ann Beattie, and E...read more

Discusses Shakespeare's life and times, modern interpretations of his plays, and questions about their authorship