Morris, Jan

A Writer's World: Travels 1950-2000

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ISBN 13:: 9780571215256
author:: Morris, Jan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 127mm X 198mm
Genre:: Fiction
Condition:: New
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A Writer's World Travels 1950-2000 by Jan Morris is a collection of travel writing and reportage that offers a unique portrait of the late twentieth century world. Spanning five decades, the book takes readers on a journey to various destinations, including New York, Venice, Oxford, the Middle East, and Wales, as well as South Africa.

Jan Morris was a witness to significant events, such as the Eichmann trial, the first ascent of Everest, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the handover of Hong Kong, and her writing style is both humorous, wise, and sad. This collection showcases her distinctive literary voice, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in travel writing and the history of the period.

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