Wordy
Narrated by Gareth Armstrong , Simon Schama
- Released
- July 25, 2019
- Length
- 13 hrs 34 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Audio UK
"Wordy" is a captivating collection of fifty essays by Sir Simon Schama that explores the art and craft of writing across various voices and forms, from political commentary to poetic reflection. The book reflects on Schama’s admiration for literary giants like Dickens, Melville, Joyce, and Marquez, and offers insights into his wide-ranging interests in art, history, and culture. Spanning four decades, these essays provide an engaging, thought-provoking look at the human comedy and the transformative power of language.
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