Books Fatal to Their Authors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162608013)

Books Fatal to Their Authors is a non-fiction book written by P. H. Ditchfield. The book is a collection of stories about authors who suffered unfortunate fates as a result of their own literary works. The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of literature and the dangers that authors have faced throughout history. The stories range from ancient times to the 19th century and include tales of authors who were executed for their works, driven to madness, or faced financial ruin. The book also explores the role of censorship and the power of literature to challenge authority. With its engaging writing style and intriguing subject matter, Books Fatal to Their Authors is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the dangers faced by those who dare to challenge the status quo.1895. This work discusses literally hundreds of authors and their writings which were fatal to the authors' careers or reputations. The book arranges the various authors in the following topics: theology; fanatics and free thinkers; astrology, alchemy and magic; science and philosophy; history; politics and statesmanship; satire; poetry; drama and romance; booksellers and publishers; some literary martyrs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: P. H. Ditchfield
ISBN-10: 1162608013
ISBN-13: 9781162608013
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.56d