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Fresh Air Fiend
By Paul Theroux
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Description
What does it mean to be a stranger in a strange land—and how does that distance reveal the self?
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- The Writer as Traveler: Theroux demonstrates how the traveling life and the writing life are intimately connected, exploring how one must first "become a stranger" to truly discover the self.- Global Adventure: From a solitary week in the snowbound Maine woods to the expectant chaos of Hong Kong on the eve of the Hand-over, these essays touch down on five continents.- A Literary Journey: A master of the genre delivers a travelogue of the first order, reflecting on everything from being in the Peace Corps to paddling the remote coast of Palau.- Being a Stranger: At the heart of this collection is the search for perspective that only comes from distance, whether in a crowded foreign capital or a remote and silent hinterland.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
480
Release Date:
2001-05-01
Publication Date:
2001-05-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0618126937
ISBN13:
9780618126934
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
463 g
Height:
137 cm
Width:
209 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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