Visions of England

Visions of England
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781409029366
ISBN-13 : 1409029360
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Visions of England by : Roy Strong

Download or read book Visions of England written by Roy Strong and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we still get misty-eyed about England's green and pleasant land? What explains our obsession with country houses - from the National Trust to Downton Abbey? Why do we still dream of a place in the country? In this delightul book Roy Strong explores the definition of Englishness. Celebrating our literature, music, art, gardening and drama, Strong identifies those icons and traditions that still speak to us - it is a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today.


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