{"title":"Erica Wagner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Erica Wagner collection, featuring an exceptional range of works that highlight her versatility and depth as an author. Known for her evocative storytelling and keen insight, Erica Wagner is a captivating voice in both \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in her collection is \u003cem\u003eHope Is The Thing\u003c\/em\u003e, a beautiful narrative that combines poetic language with powerful themes, providing readers of all ages with a thought-provoking exploration of life's challenges and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMary and Mr Eliot\u003c\/em\u003e, Wagner delves into the world of biography with a meticulous and the engaging portrait of Mary Trevelyan and her complex relationship with the iconic poet T.S. Eliot. This biography is not merely a recounting of history but a vivid tapestry of literary and personal intersections, expertly woven to capture the essence of the era and its personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErica Wagner's books are not just stories; they are invitations to explore new perspectives and ideas, making her works an enriching addition to any reader's library. Whether you're seeking captivating tales for younger audiences or compelling memoirs and biographies, this collection offers something for everyone to enjoy and ponder.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mary-and-mr-eliot-by-mary-trevelyan-9780571337347","title":"Mary and Mr Eliot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompletely fascinating, revelatory . . . A classic of its kind.\u003c\/em\u003e - WILLIAM BOYD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompelling . . . compulsive.\u003c\/em\u003e - MARGARET DRABBLE, \u003cem\u003eNEW STATESMAN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eT.S. Eliot and Mary Trevelyan shared a close friendship - twenty-five years in each other's company: playing records; going for drives with Mary at the wheel; sharing dinners Eliot cooked in his rolled-up shirtsleeves; and attending church together. While Mary hoped it might become something more, the poet's heart was elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a collection of diaries, letters, and pictures Mary left behind, Erica Wagner brings together this story of an unusual friendship in this intimate portrait of T.S. 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I can't put my finger on exactly what it is that keeps drawing me back to this stunning creation, but \u003cb\u003eI absolutely love it\u003c\/b\u003e.' Narissa Leung, ozlitteacher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'It is a beautiful book and one that is to be treasured and loved - and I think it is one that we can all get something out of. It is \u003cb\u003efilled with joy and creativity\u003c\/b\u003e, exploring different ways of bringing hope to life for readers and what the world and nature can help us do.' The Book Muse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The illustrations are \u003cb\u003emarvellously executed\u003c\/b\u003e, drawing the eyes to the multitude of media used in the collages ... \u003cb\u003e[a] positively glowing book\u003c\/b\u003e.' Fran Knight, ReadPlus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A celebration of hope and renewal\u003c\/b\u003e ... 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