AN ANTHOLOGY has been released of Lake District literary extracts.

It is a tribute to the beauty of a countryside landscape that has inspired authors for generations.

'A String of Pearls: Landscape and Literature of the Lake District' has been compiled by Margaret Wilson, with photographs by Helen Shaw.

Merlin Unwin Books said on social media: "It's now available to buy from all good bookshops

"An anthology of the best Lake District literary extracts, paired with photos of stunning local landscapes."