The Speakers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Heathcote Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grove Press, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the vibrant world of London's Speakers' Corner, presenting a unique tableau of its most passionate and idiosyncratic orators. With characteristic incisive prose, the author illustrates the diverse philosophies and fervent declarations that echo through Hyde Park. The narrative uncovers the lives and motivations of these public speakers, offering a profound look at the human need for expression and the spirit of free speech. It details a fascinating subculture, capturing both the profound and the absurd in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Readers will find a vivid portrait of a unique British institution, rendered with wit and deep sociological insight.
Author: Heathcote Williams
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grove Press, 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the vibrant world of London's Speakers' Corner, presenting a unique tableau of its most passionate and idiosyncratic orators. With characteristic incisive prose, the author illustrates the diverse philosophies and fervent declarations that echo through Hyde Park. The narrative uncovers the lives and motivations of these public speakers, offering a profound look at the human need for expression and the spirit of free speech. It details a fascinating subculture, capturing both the profound and the absurd in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Readers will find a vivid portrait of a unique British institution, rendered with wit and deep sociological insight.