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A Late Education
By Alan Moorehead
1970 • Hardcover • Hamish Hamilton
Description
Title: A Late Education
Author/Publisher: Alan Moorehead, Hamish Hamilton
Publication Year: 1970
Format: Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Alan Moorehead, the distinguished Australian war correspondent and historian, presents his autobiography in 'A Late Education'. This insightful memoir traces his formative years and intellectual development, reflecting on the pivotal experiences and figures that shaped his celebrated career and worldview.
Synopsis
Published in 1970, 'A Late Education' is a captivating non-fiction work by the distinguished Australian author, war correspondent, and historian, Alan Moorehead. This first edition volume offers a deeply personal exploration, falling under the subject of Literature.
Moorehead, celebrated for his acute observations and vivid prose, turns his focus inward, charting the intellectual and personal development that shaped his celebrated career and distinctive worldview. The title itself suggests a profound retrospective on the lessons and experiences that formed his later understanding.
- A Life in Reflection: This autobiographical account delves into the formative experiences and intellectual milestones that defined Alan Moorehead's journey. It offers unique insights into the making of a renowned literary figure and correspondent, seen through his own reflective lens.
- Illustrated Insights: The narrative is enhanced with illustrations, complementing Moorehead's rich storytelling as he recounts the 'late education' that informed his perspectives and contributed to his significant literary output.
As a vintage first edition, 'A Late Education' holds particular appeal for collectors and enthusiasts of Australian literature and non-fiction. It provides an intimate glimpse into the mind of a pivotal 20th-century figure, making it a valuable addition to any discerning library.
Condition
SBN: 241019869
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
| Year | 1970 |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Subject | Literature |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Dust Jacket, Illustrated |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Ex Library | No |
| Personalised | No |
| NarrativeType | Non-Fiction |
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