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An Advertisement for Toothpaste by Ryszard Kapuscinski is a captivating collection of essays that explore the author's travel experiences across various continents. Through his insightful observations, Kapuscinski examines different cultures, historical events, and human nature, providing readers with vivid portrayals of ordinary and extraordinary encounters. The book intricately blends adventure with philosophical reflections, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of the world.
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Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry.

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The great journalist of conflict in the Third World finds an even stranger and more exotic society in his own home of post-War Poland.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339329

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by William Brand

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 44g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Ryszard Kapuscinski (Author) Ryszard Kapuscinski was born in Poland in 1932. As a foreign correspondent for PAP, the Polish news agency, until 1981 he was an eyewitness to revolutions and civil wars in Africa, Asia and Latin America. His books include The Shadow of the Sun, The Emperor, Shah of Shahs, Another Day of Life and Travels with Herodotus. He won dozens of major literary prizes all over the world, and was made 'journalist of the century' in Poland. He died in January 2007.

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