Description
Discover a compelling collection of thought-provoking essays and poignant poems that capture the essence of the twenty-first-century human experience. This brand new book, published in 2021 by Faber, features elegant essays reflecting on the dizzying changes in culture and politics through the lens of diverse figures, including the captivating photographer Lee Miller and the notable Archbishop of Canterbury. Each essay weaves a rich tapestry of insights, from a celebration of the groundbreaking series 'Mad Men' to critical reflections on the incoherence of Conservatism today.
In contrast, the included poems provide a heartfelt exploration of introspection, brimming with love, memory, and the inevitable melancholy of aging. This duality of prose and poetry offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in the complexities and beauty of modern life. With an ISBN of 9780571369515, this collection stands out as a must-read for literature enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the rapid evolution of our world. Elevate your reading experience with this profound compilation, perfect for sparking conversations about contemporary issues.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options to ensure your order arrives promptly. Experience thoughtful literature that resonates deeply with the essence of our times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571369515
Year: 2021
Publisher: Faber
Description:
I can't remember if I had any plans for the twenty-first century. I was already 52 when it arrived. But events raced off in such unexpected directions that any possible ideas must have gone out the window. Many of us shared the sensation that history was speeding up.
Recording dizzying changes in culture and politics, these elegant essays range in subject from the photographer Lee Miller to the Archbishop of Canterbury, from the actress Sarah Bernhardt to the rapist Jimmy Saville, from a celebration of Mad Men to a diagnosis of the incoherence of Conservatism in the new century. The poems, in contrast, are private: tender meditations, filled with love, memory, vulnerability and the melancholy of ageing.
In contrast, the included poems provide a heartfelt exploration of introspection, brimming with love, memory, and the inevitable melancholy of aging. This duality of prose and poetry offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in the complexities and beauty of modern life. With an ISBN of 9780571369515, this collection stands out as a must-read for literature enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the rapid evolution of our world. Elevate your reading experience with this profound compilation, perfect for sparking conversations about contemporary issues.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options to ensure your order arrives promptly. Experience thoughtful literature that resonates deeply with the essence of our times.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571369515
Year: 2021
Publisher: Faber
Description:
I can't remember if I had any plans for the twenty-first century. I was already 52 when it arrived. But events raced off in such unexpected directions that any possible ideas must have gone out the window. Many of us shared the sensation that history was speeding up.
Recording dizzying changes in culture and politics, these elegant essays range in subject from the photographer Lee Miller to the Archbishop of Canterbury, from the actress Sarah Bernhardt to the rapist Jimmy Saville, from a celebration of Mad Men to a diagnosis of the incoherence of Conservatism in the new century. The poems, in contrast, are private: tender meditations, filled with love, memory, vulnerability and the melancholy of ageing.