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See moreIn a hugely evocative collection of her travel writing and reportage from five decades, Jan Morris has produced a unique portrait of the late twentieth century world
In A Writer's World, award-winning Jan Morris takes us through a remarkable collection of her travels - from New York to Venice, the first ascent of Everest to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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In a hugely evocative collection of her travel writing and reportage from five decades, Jan Morris has produced a unique portrait of the late twentieth century world.
Ranging from New York to Venice, Oxford to the Middle East, and Wales to South Africa, Jan Morris was a witness to such seminal moments as the Eichmann trial, the first ascent of Everest, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the handover of Hong Kong.
And, as ever, she displays her unique and inimitable literary style, at once funny, wise and sad.
A Writer's World is a testament to Jan Morris's exceptional ability to observe and capture the essence of locations and historical events through her distinctive voice.
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A Writer's World by Jan Morris is praised for its exceptional collection of travel essays. Reviewers highlight its role as an essential read, describing it as a captivating and insightful portrayal of the planet. The book is lauded for showcasing Morris's ability to provide thought-provoking, entertaining, and informative narratives of her journeys.
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ISBN: 9780571215256
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 October 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 480
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About the Author
Jan Morris was born in Somerset in 1926 and received her B.A. in 1951 and her M.A. in 1961, both from Christ Church, Oxford. Dubbed the 'Flaubert of the jet age' by Alistair Cooke, and 'perhaps the best descriptive writer of our time' by Rebecca West, Jan Morris has written studies of Venice, Oxford, Manhattan, Sydney, Hong Kong, Spain and Wales. She is the author of the Pax Brittanica trilogy about the British Empire, two autobiographical books, six volumes of collected travel essays and a novel.
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