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The Patch

By John McPhee
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In The Patch, John McPhee offers a collection of essays that traverse various subjects, weaving together his characteristic wit and insightful observations. The book delves into an assortment of topics, from personal anecdotes to broader cultural reflections, showcasing McPhee's mastery in blending journalism with storytelling. These essays create a rich tapestry of thoughts, providing an engaging exploration of human experience and the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate eloquent essays that delve into eclectic subjects, from fly fishing to foraging. John McPhee's ability to weave engaging narratives out of everyday encounters and cultural reflections offers a thought-provoking exploration of the art of observation and storytelling.

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The Patch

This wide-ranging essay collection serves as a covert memoir of a cult literary figure—New Yorker writer John McPhee.

This wide-ranging essay collection serves as a covert memoir of a cult literary figure-New Yorker writer John McPhee

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John McPhee’s The Patch is just that: patches of work across a writer’s lifetime that come together to form a quilt of essays, reflections, and reminiscences.

Ranging across a variety of genres and styles, subjects and moods, his patches are collected from writings that have not previously appeared in any book.

This collection is divided into Part I ‘The Sporting Scene’ and Part II ‘An Album Quilt’. It includes vignettes of his childhood hunting golf balls in the woods, the career and choices of a famous lacrosse coach, Joan Baez’s journey into a musical career, his daughter’s response to a high-school vocabulary test, and his travels across the United States.

John McPhee’s singular style keeps each patch fitting comfortably with the next; each text falls seamlessly within the rhyme and rhythm of a larger work. Fit to be consumed all at once, or savoured piecemeal, The Patch gives a full taste of his impeccable power over language.

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The Patch by John McPhee receives high praise for its insightful essays and McPhee's skill in making complex subjects accessible. Renowned for his unique narrative style, McPhee captivates with detailed, observant prose praised for its clarity and depth. Critics highlight his ability to blend humor and detailed reportage, showing a remarkable curiosity that consistently entertains and educates readers. His writing is celebrated for its rich detail and ability to transform even the most ordinary topics into engaging stories.

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ISBN: 9781925773170

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir John McPhee Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

John McPhee is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of thirty-two books. The Patch is his seventh collection of essays. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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