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With Chatwin : portrait of a writer / Susannah Clapp

by Susannah Clapp

This biography examines the life and work of Bruce Chatwin, from his early career at Sotheby's to his influential travel writing. It provides insight into his creative process and the global experiences that shaped his diverse literary output.

Accession 21186 ISBN 0679410333 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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