Minhinnick, Robert

Watching the Fire-eater

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ISBN 13:: 9781854110756
author:: Minhinnick, Robert
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Seren
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1995
Pages:: 240
Genre:: Poetry texts & anthologies
Condition:: New
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Robert Minhinnick's essays explore the world and its people with a unique blend of wit, compassion, and insight. From the streets of Rio to the pubs of Yorkshire, he encounters a diverse cast of characters who shape his understanding of place and identity. Through these essays, Minhinnick strips away mythologies and definitions, revealing the lives of those he meets in unexpected places. His writing is both acerbic and kind, capturing the complexities of human experience with precision and nuance. This collection of essays offers a fascinating glimpse into one writer's journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration, inviting readers to join him on his travels through the world's cities and landscapes.

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