This guide to country houses is one of a series of guides designed to introduce Britain's range of historic buildings, gardens and other sites of interest to the general reader. Each volume presents 100 places of interest in a gazetteer format, with maps, directions and opening times. Each book features six tours which examine sites in more detail, while the introduction provides a historical background to the area.
The Western Canon and the Incorporation of the Hispanic (C. 1850-75)
Exploring the intricate connections across cultures and time, this interdisciplinary work delves into the essence of feeling at home amidst cultural diversity. It revisits key figures from the modern Western canon, intertwining diverse elements such as brain images, preserved insects, poetry, and paintings. The text navigates various theoretical fields, including trauma, sexuality, and visuality, while offering a comparative writing adventure that harmonizes words, phrases, and images to evoke rich moods and resonances.