England: The Making of the Myth from Stonehenge to Albert Square
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
England: The Making of the Myth from Stonehenge to Albert Square
By (Author) Maureen Duffy
HarperCollins Publishers
Fourth Estate Ltd
2nd April 2002
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Cultural studies
Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)
942
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 17mm
208g
Description
A narrative story of the making of the myth of the English. In this study, acclaimed author Maureen Duffy surveys 3000 years of English and British history, illuminating the myths that have come to be such an important part of our national identity. "England: The Making of the Myth from Stonehenge to Albert Square" aims to change your view of England's past - and England's future.
Reviews
Praise for England: The Making of the Myth: 'Never has there been a period when it was more necessary to recognise the nature of national identity.' Peter Ackroyd, The Times 'Infused with intelligence, wit and a refreshing liberalism Maureen Duffy brings to her entertaining and provocative narrative a clear sense of history as myth.' Walter Ellis, Sunday Times 'An enjoyable, lively, informative book' Salley Vickers, Financial Times
Author Bio
A prolific poet and playwright, Maureen Duffy published her first novel, Thats How It Was, in 1962. She is the author of Wounds, Capital and Londoners: An Elegy (the Londoners trilogy) and has written biographies of Purcell and Aphra Behn.
