Hell And Back

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hell And Back
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tim Parks
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreLiterary essays
ISBN/Barcode 9780099572558
ClassificationsDewey:824.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Vintage Publishing
Imprint Vintage
Publication Date 14 November 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In Hell and Back, Tim Parks reminds us just how exciting the essay form can be - turning his attention to classic authors like Dante, Borges and Leopardi, as well as various contemporary writers including Vikram Seth, W.G. Sebald and Salman Rushdie.

Author Biography

Tim Parks is the author of ten novels including Cara Massimina, Europa and, most recently, Destiny, as well as various works of non-fiction including Italian Neighbours, Adultery & Other Diversions and, most recently, A Season With Veronica. He has lived in Italy since 1981.