Craig Brown
The Lost Diaries
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007436491
- author:
- Craig Brown
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Humour, Parodies, , Biography and True Stories / Diaries, letters and journals, Lifestyle, sport and leisure / Humour / Parodies and spoofs, Parodies & spoofs, General, Humor / Form / Parodies, Humor, Humour: Collections & General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Lost Diaries brings together a vast array of diary extracts from some of history's most fascinating figures. Spanning an entire year, these daily entries offer a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of those who have shaped our world. From politicians to celebrities, writers to royalty, each contributor shares their observations on the events that unfold. You'll find John Prescott's witty reflections on Royal Ascot, Nigella Lawson's insights into Christmas lunch preparations, and W.G. Sebald's musings on a simple ice lolly by the beach. With over 200 diarists featured, this anthology is a treasure trove of thoughts, feelings, and experiences that reveal the complexities of our times. Craig Brown's masterful parodies bring these extracts together in a way that's both invigorating and sometimes shocking. A must-have for anyone interested in the human experience, The Lost Diaries is a fascinating collection that will leave you with a new appreciation for the power of everyday writing.