Paraphernalia - by Steven Connor (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A unique and quirky exploration of the stories and meanings behind the everyday objects that shape our lives<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Ingenious, whimsical, imaginative and entertaining, this is a magical little book.--<i>The Times</i></p><p>In this highly imaginative exploration of our relationship with everyday things, Steven Connor looks at those items which, though mundane, have a magical quality--the things which have an often surprising power to absorb, disturb, seduce, and soothe.</p><p>With chapters on everything from keys to handkerchiefs, and sweets to spectacles, Connor embarks upon a historical, philosophical, and linguistic journey to reconnect with the curious and quirky things with which we have a forgotten intimacy.</p><p><b>Steven Connor</b> is professor of modern literature and theory at Birkbek College, London.</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Steven Connor is professor of modern literature and theory at Birkbeck College, London. He is also academic director of the London Consortium inter-disciplinary graduate programme in humanities and cultural studies. He is the author of several academic books. <p/>
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