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Category: Jan Morris

Jan Morris / Travel Writing

Destinations, Jan Morris

Jan Morris was surprised when hip US magazine Rolling Stone asked her to write for it in the mid-1970s. She felt that the avant garde brand of journalism was perhaps at odds with her own style and approach to writing – and accepted immediately. The results are collected in this anthology, and they are excellent.… Read More

Posted 18 years ago December 28, 2004
By Jonathan Turton
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Asia / Jan Morris / Travel Writing

Hong Kong, Jan Morris

The 1997 edition of Jan Morris’ well-loved, and re-issued Hong Kong book was updated just before the handover of the former British colony to the Chinese government. The new section attempts to deal with the emotions of the residents of this anomalous state on the eve of their migration to another government. The 2000 edition… Read More

Posted 18 years ago August 15, 2004
By Jonathan Turton
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Jan Morris / Travel Writing

Journeys, Jan Morris

Morris’ collection of travel essays have already entered the pantheon of travel writing classics. This one is perhaps misnamed, as it is more about cities than journeys, but the range of places certainly leaves the reader feeling like they have been on an immense journey. These urban vignettes are ideal for Morris, long enough to… Read More

Posted 18 years ago June 1, 2004
By Jonathan Turton
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