{"title":"Alexander William Kinglake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to \u003cem\u003eAlexander William Kinglake\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed English author renowned for his contributions to travel and adventure literature. His works have captivated readers with their vivid narratives and insightful observations, transporting them to distant lands and times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is the book \u003cem\u003eEothen\u003c\/em\u003e, which stands as a gem in travel literature. First published in 1844, \u003cem\u003eEothen\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fascinating account of Kinglake's journey through the Middle East. His narrative is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and keen analysis of the cultures he encountered. Through his eyes, readers can experience the rich tapestry of 19th-century Eastern life, captured with an elegance and wit that have made \u003cem\u003eEothen\u003c\/em\u003e an enduring classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for those who have an adventurous spirit and a curiosity for travel. It provides not only entertainment but also a historical glimpse into a world of exploration. Dive into Kinglake's writings, and let them inspire your own adventures, both on the page and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eothen-by-jonathan-raban-9781780601427","title":"Eothen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEothen\u003c\/i\u003e, which means 'news from the east', started out as a few notes scribbled on the back of a map, to amuse a friend who wanted some advice for his own youthful 'year off' travels, but it became one of the most influential, witty and idiosyncratic of travel books. It took Kinglake seven years before he had finished crafting this 'lively, brilliant and rather insolent' tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical details of the journey, undertaken in 1834 across the Balkan frontiers of the Ottoman Empire, through Constantinople, Smyrna, Cyprus into the Near Eastern cities of Jerusalem, Cairo, and Damascus, are never as significant as the conversations, chance encounters, and attitudes of the author. Packed full of an infectious charm and a youthful delight at the world, it is above all things funny as it lampoons the pomposity of earnest, middle-aged travellers seeking to establish themselves as professional authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of the most deliciously nasty books in English literature.' - Jonathan Raban\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'One of the most original, graceful and creative of all travel books... sparkling, ironic and terrific fun.' - Jan Morris\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072215662828,"sku":"9781780601427","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26800683482821.jpg?v=1765086307"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexander-william-kinglake.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}