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AstroLit

A Bibliophile's Guide to the Stars

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 A unique introduction to astrology that explores the zodiac through a literary lens, drawing lessons from celebrated authors including Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nella Larsen, Oscar Wilde, and dozens more.

AstroLit is a cosmic voyage through the lives and works of literary giants from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. Renowned literary history scholars McCormick Templeman and Rachel Feder bring the twelve signs of the zodiac to glimmering life by analyzing the astrological influence of over fifty illustrious writers' sun signs on the shape and depth of their work.

Each of the twelve sections focuses on a particular zodiac sign, featuring profiles of three celebrated authors, analyzing their works and lives through the prism of their astrological sign. You'll uncover connections between writers' signs and their realms of creative influence, including the Capricornian ambition of Edgar Allan Poe and Zora Neale Hurston, the Sagittarian influence on William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and the Taurean gothiness evident in Mary Wollstonecraft's work. Each chapter also includes writing advice and reading recommendations for readers, no matter your sign.

A delight for both astrology and book lovers, AstroLit is a gratifying exploration of classic literature and a playful way for listeners and astrology lovers to learn something new about their favorite authors. Literary History & Criticism Spirituality Astrology
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I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. It had a wealth of information in it with great examples including 3 authors for each sign, writers' prompts and info on personal planets in the signs in terms of their own writing, (Mine were bang on.), - even suggestions of each sign's type of book (both a classic and a modern example) for every sunsign. Although I was unaware of many authors cited I enjoyed the summary of their works and as a lover of both reading and astrology I was very impressed. Great job! I'd love this to be part of a series - maybe movies next?

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