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Roald Dahl's marvellous medicine /

Roald Dahl's doctor provides a fascinating exploration of how his extraordinary interactions with medical science affected his life and his literature.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Solomon, Tom (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, [2016]
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; About the Author; Contents; Introduction; Prologue ; PART ONE: A TOWERING GIANT; Chapter 1: The Witching Hour; Chapter 2: Prodding and Poking ; Chapter 3: Into Africa; Chapter 4: Crash ; PART TWO: THE GREAT INVENTOR; Chapter 5: A Lucky Piece of Cake ; Chapter 6: Tales ; Chapter 7: Threats and Dangers; PART THREE: AN ENORMOUS SHADOW ; Chapter 8: 'It'll Be Good for Them' ; Chapter 9: A Clue Here ; Chapter 10: A Shot in the Arm ; PART FOUR: GOBBLEFUNKING ; Chapter 11: A Bubble Bursts; Chapter 12: The Mysterious Joy of Language ; Chapter 13: The Cabbage and the Giant.
  • Chapter 14: Thousands Across the Country PART FIVE: NO BOOK EVER ENDS ; Chapter 15: Rusting to Pieces; Chapter 16: The Patient ; Chapter 17: The Last Night ; Acknowledgements; Bibliography; Notes; Photo Credits; Index; Charity Support ; Photos.