Brave Old World by Tom Hodgkinson
A guide to the ancient art of husbandry. It takes us on a modern tour of the ancient arts of everyday living: philosophy, husbandry and merriment.
A meditation on why life has been a dreadful mistake ever since the Reformation brought us paid jobs and the work ethic. . Brave Old World is hugely inspiring even when it is most bonkers * New Statesman *
One of those enthusiasts whose enthusiasm is hard to resist . . . Bizarre yet always beguiling * Daily Mail *
A delightful read . . . Share in the exuberant joys and comic misfortunes of an eccentric who has made up his mind about the existence he wants to lead, and has gone ahead and lived it * Mail on Sunday *
One of those enthusiasts whose enthusiasm is hard to resist . . . Bizarre yet always beguiling * Daily Mail *
A delightful read . . . Share in the exuberant joys and comic misfortunes of an eccentric who has made up his mind about the existence he wants to lead, and has gone ahead and lived it * Mail on Sunday *
Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free and The Idle Parent. In spring 2011 he founded The Idler Academy in London, a bookshop, coffeehouse and cultural centre which hosts literary events and offers courses in academic and practical subjects - from Latin to embroidery. Its motto is 'Liberty through Education'.
Find out more at www.idler.co.uk.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141030388 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141030380 |
| Title | Brave Old World |
| Author | Tom Hodgkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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