Synopses & Reviews
From Ancient Gods to Rock Music,
A Writer's Companion contains everything a writer, editor or researcher might ever need to look up, plus a whole lot more. Created to address the unique needs of writers, it gathers in one volume a wealth of information not found in almanacs, dictionaries or encyclopedias. Its 66 subject categories address such eclectic topics as:
Notable Sculptors
The Principal Colors.
Forms of Classical Music
How the Earth Developed
Distinguished Dogs
Eminent Cats
Certain Immutable Laws
Famous Figures in Legend and Folklore.
A necessary reference for every serious writer and wordsmith, A Writer's Companion is also perfect for the curious-minded, who will find endless hours of pleasure browsing through the fascinating information in its pages.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 987-993).
About the Author
Louis D. Rubin has taught creative writing at John Hopkins University, and has written or edited some 45 books. He lives in Chapel Hill, NC.