Figures in a Landscape

Drawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, Figures in a Landscape ranges from profiles of cultural icons (Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams) to intimate personal remembrances; from thrilling adventures in Africa to literary writings from Theroux's rich and expansive personal reading. Collectively these pieces offer a fascinating portrait of the author himself, his extraordinary life, restless and ever-curious mind.

Facand impreuna un corp fascinant de scrieri din peste 14 ani de munca, Figures in a Landscape variaza de la profiluri de icoane culturale (Oliver Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Robin Williams) la amintiri personale intime; de la aventuri palpitante in Africa la scrieri literare din lectura personala bogata si expansiva a lui Theroux. Colectiv, aceste piese ofera un portret fascinant al autorului insusi, viata sa extraordinara, mintea nelinistita si mereu curioasa.