As I Was Saying

Name: As I Was Saying
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781742753072
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By Robert Dessaix

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As I Was Saying by Robert Dessaix is a collection of essays exploring the nuances of language, literature, and life. Dessaix delves into personal experiences and observations with his characteristic wit and thoughtful insights. He invites readers on a contemplative journey through topics ranging from travel and friendship to love and memory, offering a rich tapestry of reflections on the human condition.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring intriguing essays that artfully blend personal narrative with insightful reflections on language, culture, and the arts. Robert Dessaix's engaging storytelling style and intellectual curiosity invite readers to ponder profound ideas while enjoying a conversational tone. If you're interested in a thought-provoking exploration of diverse cultural landscapes, this book might be a captivating choice.

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As I Was Saying is a swirling conversation with the reader on everything from travel to dogs and cats, from sport and swearing to the pleasures of idleness. Punctuated at regular intervals by talks Dessaix has given on a wide range of subjects, as well as by some of his most incisive journalism, the conversation invites the reader to join a leisurely guided tour of his chamber of curiosities, featuring pieces collected all over the globe from across the centuries.

Whether writing home from Vladivostok or Damascus, discussing what makes for good conversation or thinking aloud about the paintings, poems and books he loves, Dessaix always writes with an intimacy and attentiveness that beguile, entertain and make his readers eager for new discoveries.

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As I Was Saying by Robert Dessaix is praised for its rich collection of thoughts, memories, and anecdotes, providing a luxurious coherence throughout. In a contemporary world dominated by brief online interactions, Dessaix's book is celebrated for championing the depth and art of traditional conversation. It's described as a vibrant and challenging work, rich in language and evocative imagery, perfect for thoughtful reflection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742753072

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Robert Dessaix is a writer, translator, broadcaster and occasional essayist. His best-known books, all translated into several European languages, are his autobiography A Mother's Disgrace, the novels Night Letters and Corfu, a collection of essays and short stories (And So Forth) and the travel memoirs Twilight of Love and Arabesques.

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