Adam Nicolson

Sissinghurst

An Unfinished History

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Produktbeschreibung

A fascinating account from award-winning author Adam Nicolson of the history of Nicolsonâ s own national treasure, his family home: Sissinghurst.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins UK / HarperPress
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 036496
• Repr.
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 195mm x 130mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 350g
• ISBN-13: 9780007240555
• ISBN-10: 0007240554
• Artikelnr.: 26397305

Autorenporträt

Adam Nicolson

Rezensionen

'A masterpiece of rural romanticism, told with shameless lyricism...the vision is one of nature, art and human history in glorious coalition...uplifting.' Sunday Times

'Unusual, impassioned and lucidly written...a gripping but serious history of Sissinghurst Castle.' Sunday Telegraph

'Excellent. A clear-eyed picture...beautiful.' Guardian

'A wonderful book.' Financial Times

'An expert at conveying the "stuff" of place, Nicolson is equally good with people...as Adam Nicolson understands, places tell us about the people who walked them and the dreams they pursued' TLS

"a beautifully expressed exploration of the estate...poignant" The Guardian

"lively...engaging" Daily Telegraph

"fascinating....elegant and perceptive...his passion makes this a gripping account." The Observer

"a masterpiece of rural romanticism...the narrative is charmingly interspersed with tales from Sissinghurst's past" Sunday Times