The Road to Oxiana - Softcover

Byron, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195325605 ISBN 13: 9780195325607

Verlag: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2007

Inhaltsangabe

In 1933, the delightfully eccentric travel writer Robert Byron set out on a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad and Teheran to Oxiana, near the border between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. Throughout, he kept a thoroughly captivating record of his encounters, discoveries, and frequent misadventures. His story would become a best-selling travel book throughout the English-speaking world, until the acclaim died down and it was gradually forgotten. When Paul Fussell published his own book Abroad, in 1982, he wrote that The Road to Oxiana is to the travel book what "Ulysses is to the novel between the wars, and what The Waste Land is to poetry." His statements revived the public's interest in the book, and for the first time, it was widely available in American bookstores. Now this long-overdue reprint will introduce it to a whole new generation of readers. This edition features a new introduction by Rory Stewart, best known for his book The Places In Between, about his extensive travels in Afghanistan.
Today, in addition to its entertainment value, The Road to Oxiana also serves as a rare account of the architectural treasures of a region now inaccessible to most Western travelers, and a nostalgic look back at a more innocent time.

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Robert Byron (1905-1941) was a British writer and art critic whose adventurous spirit and insightful prose left a lasting impact on travel literature. Born into a wealthy family, he rejected a traditional path, choosing instead to explore the world's diverse cultures and architectural wonders.Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Byron ventured across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, capturing his experiences in vibrant and witty prose. He possessed a distinctive talent for weaving together personal anecdotes with astute observations on art, history, and the social landscapes he encountered. From the monasteries of Mount Athos to the ancient ruins of Persia, Byron sought to understand the soul of a place through its people and its past.His most acclaimed work, The Road to Oxiana, is considered a signature classic of travel writing, admired for its humor, erudition, and vivid descriptions. Byron was also a fervent champion of architectural preservation and a key figure in the resurgence of interest in Byzantine art.Though his life was tragically cut short when his ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War II, Byron's legacy as a writer and explorer endures. His books continue to inspire those with a passion for travel and an appreciation for keen observation and mischievous wit.

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In 1933 the delightfully eccentric Robert Byron set out on a journey through the Middle East via Beirut and Jerusalem.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0195325605
• ISBN 13: 9780195325607
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 291
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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