"Wonderful...the closest we are ever going to get to a Chatwin autobiography."
-William Dalrymple, "The Times Literary Supplement" (London)
The celebrated author of such beloved works as "In Patagonia" and "The Songlines," Bruce Chatwin was a nomad whose desire for adventure and enlightenment was made wholly evident by his writing. This marvelous selection of letters-to his wife, to his parents, and to friends, including Patrick Leigh Fermor, James Ivory, and Paul Theroux- reveals a passionate man and a storyteller par excellence. Written with the verve and sharpness of expression that first marked him as an author of singular talent, Chatwin's letters provide a window into his remarkable life and strikingly detailed insights regarding his literary ambitions and tastes.
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"Wonderful...the closest we are ever going to get to a Chatwin autobiography."
-William Dalrymple, "The Times Literary Supplement" (London)
The celebrated author of such beloved works as "In Patagonia" and "The Songlines," Bruce Chatwin was a nomad whose desire for adventure and enlightenment was made wholly evident by his writing. This marvelous selection of letters-to his wife, to his parents, and to friends, including Patrick Leigh Fermor, James Ivory, and Paul Theroux- reveals a passionate man and a storyteller par excellence. Written with the verve and sharpness of expression that first marked him as an author of singular talent, Chatwin's letters provide a window into his remarkable life and strikingly detailed insights regarding his literary ambitions and tastes.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | 2012 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | 2012 |
Authors | Bruce Chatwin |
Editors | 'Nicholas Shakespeare, Elizabeth Chatwin |
Dimensions | 215 x 140 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 554 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-312038-4 |
Barcode | 9780143120384 |
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LSN | 0-14-312038-7 |