Description: We remember a tale of passion that outlasts even lifeand the whispered name Catherine. We delight in a girl who's curious, considerate, and ready for adventure-a girl named Alice. We cherish our memories of a young man on a quest for fulfillment, a man christened StephenFrom Jane Austen's Brandon to Lord Byron's Ivan, Shakespeare's Juliet to Proust's Rachel, literature is filled with beautiful and powerful names-including many that call to mind their owners in rich and resonant detail. This fascinating compendium includes approximately 1,000 names from the pages of great literary works-from epic poetry and ballads to the modern tales of James Joyce and J.D. Salinger. From the ancient to the avant-garde, this volume offers an alternative for the book-loving, baby-naming parent-who wants a truly special title for a beloved little creation.

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