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Discover the evolution of travel writing in the intricate tapestry of the 21st century with this illuminating read by Tim Hannigan. Acknowledged as a Financial Times Travel Book of the Year in 2021, this brand-new book dives deep into the heart of travel narrative, navigating the genre's legends and controversies. Journey across various landscapes from the sun-drenched hills of Greece to the frosty realms of Scotland, Hannigan’s exploration delves into pivotal questions about authenticity in travel writing. Can writers bend the truth? What defines travel writing in today’s world? Is it predominantly the realm of privileged voices, or does it encompass a broader spectrum? With engaging accounts and profound reflections, Hannigan converses with renowned figures such as Dervla Murphy, Colin Thubron, and others, uncovering new perspectives on travel narratives. This thought-provoking book not only addresses the colonial implications of travel literature but also invites readers—both seasoned travelers and casual explorers—to reevaluate the genre's relevance. Ideal for enthusiasts of literary travel and critical discourse, this compelling narrative reshapes how we understand global exploration through words. Don't miss out on this vital addition to your travel library, free shipping included. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781787384705 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Hurst Publishers.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787384705
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
A Financial Times Travel Book of the Year 2021
Where can travel writing go in the twenty-first century? Author and lifelong travel writing aficionado Tim Hannigan sets out in search of this most venerable of genres, hunting down its legendary practitioners and confronting its greatest controversies. Is it ever okay for travel writers to make things up, and just where does the frontier between fact and fiction lie? What actually is travel writing, and is it just a genre dominated by posh white men? What of travel writing's queasy colonial connections?
Travelling from Monaco to Eton, from wintry Scotland to sun-scorched Greek hillsides, Hannigan swills beer with the indomitable Dervla Murphy, sips tea with the doyen of British explorers, delves into the diaries of Wilfred Thesiger and Patrick Leigh Fermor, and gains unexpected insights from Colin Thubron, Samanth Subramanian, Kapka Kassabova, William Dalrymple and many others. But along the way he realises how much is at stake: can his own love of travel writing survive this journey?
The Travel Writing Tribe tackles head on the fierce critical debates usually confined to strictly academic discussions of the genre. This highly original book compels readers and travellers of all kinds to think about travel writing in new ways.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787384705
Year: 2021
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Description:
A Financial Times Travel Book of the Year 2021
Where can travel writing go in the twenty-first century? Author and lifelong travel writing aficionado Tim Hannigan sets out in search of this most venerable of genres, hunting down its legendary practitioners and confronting its greatest controversies. Is it ever okay for travel writers to make things up, and just where does the frontier between fact and fiction lie? What actually is travel writing, and is it just a genre dominated by posh white men? What of travel writing's queasy colonial connections?
Travelling from Monaco to Eton, from wintry Scotland to sun-scorched Greek hillsides, Hannigan swills beer with the indomitable Dervla Murphy, sips tea with the doyen of British explorers, delves into the diaries of Wilfred Thesiger and Patrick Leigh Fermor, and gains unexpected insights from Colin Thubron, Samanth Subramanian, Kapka Kassabova, William Dalrymple and many others. But along the way he realises how much is at stake: can his own love of travel writing survive this journey?
The Travel Writing Tribe tackles head on the fierce critical debates usually confined to strictly academic discussions of the genre. This highly original book compels readers and travellers of all kinds to think about travel writing in new ways.