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An exploration of the darker corners of ancient Rome to spotlight the strange sorcery of anonymous literature. From Banksy to Elena Ferrante to the unattributed parchments of ancient Rome, art without clear authorship fascinates and even offends us. Classical scholarship tends to treat this anonymity as a problem or game—a defect to be repaired or mystery to be solved. Author Unknown is the first book to consider anonymity as a site of literary interest rather than a gap that needs filling. We can tether each work to an identity, or we can stand back and ask how the absence of a name affects the meaning and experience of literature. Tom Geue turns to antiquity to show what the suppression ...
From the professor who invented literary forensics--and fingered Joe Klein as the author of Primary Colors--comes the inside story of how he solves his most challenging cases Don Foster is the world's first literary detective. Realizing that everyone's use of language is as distinctive as his or her DNA, Foster developed a revolutionary methodology for identifying the writer behind almost any anonymous document. Now, in this enthralling book, he explains his techniques and invites readers to sit by his side as he searches a mysterious text for the clues that whisper the author's name. Foster's unique skills first came to light when a front-page New York Times article announced his discovery ...
Step into the world of American literature and the publishing industry with Gail Hamilton's classic work. This narrative fiction unfolds in the bustling literary scene of Massachusetts, where authors and publishers like Ticknor and Fields play a pivotal role. Join the journey of William D. Ticknor and discover the intricacies of book publishing in the 19th century.
Rome is wonderful, astounding. The richness and beauty of the city is unparalleled in the world. St. Peter's dome, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps: masterpieces of art and architecture enjoyed by tourists in millions every year. And then Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum, the Vatican and Capitolini Museums... But is that all? Rome is more than that. Discover Rome unknown, the hidden city which lies just a few steps from the most famous monuments, but is not known even to Romans! Downtown Rome is full of secret treasures and places. It's up to you to discover them. With the advice of The Guide to Unknown Rome.
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