198 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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essays
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Description
A fascinating collection of six essays, written for the William Empson Lectures in Oxford, each exploring an aspect of writerly contemplation.
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
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informative 86%
reflective 72%
inspiring 52%
challenging 28%
funny 20%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
reflective 72%
inspiring 52%
challenging 28%
funny 20%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
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slow 42%
fast 8%
slow 42%
fast 8%
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Death198 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
essays
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Description
A fascinating collection of six essays, written for the William Empson Lectures in Oxford, each exploring an aspect of writerly contemplation.
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
Moods
informative 86%
reflective 72%
inspiring 52%
challenging 28%
funny 20%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
reflective 72%
inspiring 52%
challenging 28%
funny 20%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 8%
slow 42%
fast 8%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death