English Journey by J B Priestley

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English Journey by J B Priestley

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In 1934, JB Priestley published an account of his journey through England from Southampton to the Black Country, to the North East and Newcastle, to Norwich and home. Broadcaster and best selling author of "Pies and Predjudice", the author follows in the path of Priestley and gives a modern take on his English journey in his own style.

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English Journey by J B Priestley

Nearly 80 years on from the publication of this classic Priestley travelogue, its text has particular resonance in these modern times. This is a fully illustrated special edition. Broadcaster and best selling author of "Pies and Predjudice", Stuart Maconie follows in the path of Priestley and gives a modern take on his English journey in his own unique style. This is a new special edition of this timeless classic featuring a contemporary perspective from Stuart Maconie. In 1934, JB Priestley published an account of his journey through England from Southampton to the Black Country, to the North East and Newcastle, to Norwich and home. In capturing and describing an English landscape and people hitherto unseen in literature of its kind, he influenced the thinking and attitudes of an entire generation and helped formulate a public consensus for change that led to the formation of the welfare state. Prophetic, profound, humorous and as relevant today as it was nearly 80 years ago, "English Journey" expresses Priestley's deep love of his native country and teaches us much about the human condition and the nature of Englishness.
"English Journey is an important book that has a literary importance and social value that far exceeds the time it was written" Dame Beryl Bainbridge "This is a wonderful book: profound, wise, humane; a good companion indeed" Nina Bawden "Written in the elegant, simple language which was an essential part of Priestley's brilliance. It is, in consequence, a masterpiece." Roy Hattersley"
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ISBN 13 9781905080502
ISBN 10 1905080506
Title English Journey
Author J B Priestley
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Binding type Hardback
Publisher Great Northern Books Ltd
Year published 2012-06-30
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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