Isbn: 9781330715130 - flashes of london: and other reflections (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of vivid, journalistic essays by the author, an observer of the London scene in the wake of World War I. The author explores how the resilience of London and its people shines despite the city's relentless pace and inherent chaos. The essays provide a snapshot of life in the great metropolis, with its sharp contrasts of wealth and poverty, luxury and grinding work, and the full spectrum of human character on display. The author seeks to convey the whirring, overwhelming, sometimes cruel, and always fascinating energy of a great world capital, in which survival and success often rely on a combination of confidence and luck. The collection exposes the glittering surface of London society while also capturing the quieter, more personal stories of those who struggle on the city's fringes. Filled with memorable characters and insightful reflections on the nature of urban life, this book is a compelling tribute to the enduring spirit of the city. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…