The Novel Cure: An A to Z of Literary Remedies

Interesting Facts

• The book serves as a kind of reference guide where literature is viewed as a means to treat various emotional and psychological states.
• Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a specific problem or state, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and offers a list of books that can help cope with these states.
• The authors use the metaphor of a 'literary pharmacy', where books act as medicines capable of healing the soul and mind.
• The book includes recommendations of both classic and contemporary literature, covering a wide range of genres and authors.
• The book also features annotations and brief reviews of the recommended works, helping readers better understand why these books might be beneficial in certain situations.