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Figures in a Landscape: People and Places

A rich feast of travel writing, literary essays and fascinating interviews from Sunday Times bestselling travel author Paul Theroux”Wonderful… Evidence of both the breadth of Theroux`s interests and his skill in bringing them to life” Sunday TimesDrawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, `Figures in a Landscape` ranges from profiles of cultural icons – Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams – to intimate personal remembrances; from thrilling adventures in Africa to literary writings from Theroux`s rich and expansive personal reading. Collectively these pieces offer a fascinating portrait of the author himself, his extraordinary life, restless and ever-curious mind.”Theroux`s work remains the standard by which other travel writing must be judged” Observer

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