Figures in a Landscape

A rich feast of travel writing, literary essays and fascinating interviews from Sunday Times bestselling travel author Paul Therouxbr>br>''Wonderful... Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux''s interests and his skill in bringing them to life'' Sunday Times Culture br>br>Drawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, Figures in a Landscape ranges from profiles of cultural icons (Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams) to intimate personal remembrances; from thrilling adventures in Africa to literary writings from Theroux''s rich and expansive personal reading. Collectively these pieces offer a fascinating portrait of the author himself, his extraordinary life, restless and ever-curious mind.br>br>''Theroux''s work remains the standard by which other travel writing must be judged'' Observerbr>br>''The world''s most perceptive travel writer'' Daily Mail>

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Wonderful... Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux's interests and his skill in bringing them to life Sunday Times Culture

Product details

• Authors: Paul Theroux
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 25.04.2019
• EAN: 9780241977507
• ISBN: 978-0-241-97750-7
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs, Travel writing, Autobiography: literary, Autobiography: writers