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Tag: Mediterranean

Europe / Paul Theroux / Travel Writing

The Pillars of Hercules, Paul Theroux

Theroux exports his acerbic wit to the Mediterranean for this reconstruction of the Grand Tour. It is pointless berating him – as many do – for his constant criticism and disparaging remarks. What is more remarkable in this book is the contrasts he throws up, both in his own writing – the tone of which… Read More

Posted 19 years ago September 26, 2004
By Jonathan Turton
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