John Aubrey

Ruth Scurr's biography transforms the life of John Aubrey, a pioneering seventeenth-century scholar and writer, into a captivating narrative crafted entirely from his own words. Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa Biography Award, the book offers a unique blend of historical fact and imaginative reconstruction, vividly capturing Aubrey's curious personality and the vibrant era he inhabited. Praised for its originality and depth, it presents an innovative approach to biography that immerses readers in the life of a remarkable figure whose influence still resonates today.