Survival In The Doghouse
Author: John O'Grady
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ure Smith, Sydney, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Julian Barnes's A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters presents a witty and intellectually stimulating re-examination of historical narratives through a series of interconnected, unconventional essays. This acclaimed work playfully challenges traditional perspectives, illustrating how personal biases and subjective interpretations shape our understanding of the past. The author chronicles various historical events, from Noah's Ark to modern times, often from the viewpoint of overlooked or marginalized figures. Barnes uncovers profound insights into human nature, memory, and the very act of storytelling, all while maintaining a distinctive, ironic tone. Readers will find themselves questioning established truths and appreciating the nuanced complexities detailed within its pages.
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Author: John O'Grady
Binding: Paperback
Published: Ure Smith, Sydney, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Julian Barnes's A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters presents a witty and intellectually stimulating re-examination of historical narratives through a series of interconnected, unconventional essays. This acclaimed work playfully challenges traditional perspectives, illustrating how personal biases and subjective interpretations shape our understanding of the past. The author chronicles various historical events, from Noah's Ark to modern times, often from the viewpoint of overlooked or marginalized figures. Barnes uncovers profound insights into human nature, memory, and the very act of storytelling, all while maintaining a distinctive, ironic tone. Readers will find themselves questioning established truths and appreciating the nuanced complexities detailed within its pages.
