Beaumont, Matthew
The Walker: On Finding and Losing Yourself in the Modern City
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788738927
- author:
- Beaumont, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Walker On Finding and Losing Yourself in the Modern City by Matthew Beaumont explores the relationship between the city and its pedestrian life. From Charles Dickens' London to today's megacities, this fascinating exploration reveals what urban walking tells us about modern life. Beaumont retraces episodes in the history of the walker since the mid-19th century, examining how the act of walking is one of self-discovery and self-escape. He explores the consequences of using our smartphones in the street, the connection between walking, philosophy, and the human experience, and whether we can save ourselves or the city by taking to the pavement. Through his intellectual rambles, Beaumont sheds light on the ways in which urban walking has shaped our understanding of the modern world.
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