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Ingenious, whimsical, imaginative and entertaining, this is a magical little book.--The Times
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.
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.
Steven Connor is professor of modern literature and theory at Birkbek College, London.
About the Author
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.