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OverviewIn unfailingly elegant prose, V. S. Pritchett provides a timeless distillation of the city of London and the London experience. He shows us the capital through the centuries a panorama of history, art, and literature; a paradox of grandeur and grime, the bustling markets and tranquil parks, the palaces and pubs. At the heart of the book is an astute and affectionate portrait of the Londoner enigmatic and enduring, with a remote but insistent respect for law, royalty, and ritual, a love of argument, a tolerance of eccentrics. Pritchett gives us famous Londoners Wren, Pepys, Dickens and the ordinary folk milkmen and shopkeepers, Chelsea pensioners, and the London bobby. London Perceived tells the eloquent and surprising story of this great and historic city Londoners will see their home anew, and visitors appreciate its small wonders. A loving tribute to London past and present. Full Product DetailsAuthor: V.S. PritchettPublisher: Daunt Books Imprint: Daunt Books Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm ISBN: 9781914198427ISBN 10: 1914198425 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 15 December 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |