This three-CD boxed set of recordings documents some of the twentieth-century’s most emulated and admired literary figures and continues the traditions of excellence evidenced by the American edition. Now devoted readers can hear extremely rare clips of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle speaking; Rudyard Kipling giving a speech; Virginia Woolf speaking on craftsmanship; John le Carré being interviewed; W. Somerset Maugham reading fromA Writer’s Notebook; William Golding discussing his novels; and E. M. Forster, Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene, and J. R. R. Tolkien, among others, delivering prepared talks. Comprising largely previously unavailable material, this collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to listen to some of the greatest figures of modern British literature, all brought to you in one definitive audio collection.
Details: Three CDs plus booklet, running time approximately 214 minutes.
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What is so enjoyable about the collection is its capacity to surprise. --The Sunday Times
a must for any audio library --The Telegraph
utterly absorbing --The Times
British Library Publishing produces fascinating and beautiful books across a wide range of subjects related to the Library’s uniquely rich collections, including maps, medieval manuscripts, literary history, graphic design and typography, the history of books, and cultural history.
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Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This three CD compilation forms part of the British Library's series of documentary recordings by English-Language authors and playwrights. Around 30 writers will be represented, talking about their lives and work. The recordings derive primarily from BBC broadcasts, the earliest of them dating from the 1930s, and include historic recordings of the first generation of writers whose voices survive through to senior figures of the present day. Among the writers included will be Rudyard Kipling, Virginia Woolf, Ian Fleming and Harold Pinter. The majority of the recordings have not been published before. A three CD compilation devoted to American writers, containing never-released audio footage is in production and will accompany this set. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR006503822
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Da: MusicMagpie, Stockport, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. 1721738553. 7/23/2024 12:42:33 PM. Codice articolo U9780712305419
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Fine. This three CD compilation forms part of the British Library's series of documentary recordings by English-Language authors and playwrights. Around 30 writers will be represented, talking about their lives and work. The recordings derive primarily from BBC broadcasts, the earliest of them dating from the 1930s, and include historic recordings of the first generation of writers whose voices survive through to senior figures of the present day. Among the writers included will be Rudyard Kipling, Virginia Woolf, Ian Fleming and Harold Pinter. The majority of the recordings have not been published before. A three CD compilation devoted to American writers, containing never-released audio footage is in production and will accompany this set. Codice articolo GOR007396920
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Da: High Barn Books, Lancaster, Regno Unito
Set of 3 DVD discs, duration 214 minutes. The picture on this listing page is of the actual book for sale Fine as new DVDs. Never played. Codice articolo 55480
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Da: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Codice articolo Scanned0712305416
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