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Figures in a Landscape: People and Places

Figures in a Landscape: People and Places

by PaulTheroux (Author), Paul Theroux (Author)

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    Hardcover 2018

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Synopsis

The Sunday Times bestseller Paul Theroux collects a rich feast of his writing and essays - from travel to personal memoir - published all together here for the first time 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.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 416
 Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Published: 10 May 2018
ISBN 10: 0241266475
ISBN 13: 9780241266472
Book Overview: Classic essays and writings from the acclaimed travel writer collected for the first time.

Media Reviews
Wonderful... Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux's interests and his skill in bringing them to life * Sunday Times Culture *
Author Bio
Paul Theroux has written many works of fiction and travel writing, including the modern classics The Great Railway Bazaar, The Old Patagonian Express, My Secret History and The Mosquito Coast. Paul Theroux divides his time between Cape Cod and the Hawaiian islands.