First published in 1979, Arabia is an exploration of the modern Middle East, from Earls Court and back again.
Jonathan Raban Books
June 14, 1942 – January 17, 2023
A British author renowned for his travel writing, critical essays, and novels. His works often delve into profound themes through the lens of travel, revealing human nature and societal nuances. Raban's style is characterized by its keen observation and literary skill, offering readers an engaging exploration of the world.
First published in 1990, Hunting Mister Heartbreak is a discovery of the many faces of America, from New York to Florida, from rural Alabama to Seattle.
The Oxford Book of the Sea
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
This is an anthology of writing about the sea from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. It is extraordinarily varied, including fiction and non-fiction, prose and poetry, documentary accounts, and oceanographic writing. Familiar names, such as Byron, Defoe, Melville, and Conrad are well represented, but there are many new names too. schovat popis
Here There Nowhere
- 49 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Focusing on the evolution of the Pacific Northwest landscape, this monograph showcases Michael Brophy's 15 expansive paintings that explore the region's dramatic emptiness, contrasting its historical exploitation with minimalist aesthetics. Accompanying essays by Jonathan Raban and William L. Lang delve into the artistic and cultural history, examining the tension between idealized landscapes and their realities. The book's design captures the grandeur of Brophy's work, featuring 200 high-quality reproductions that reflect the changing mythology of the Northwest.
This memoir delves into themes of family, memory, and the inevitability of mortality, offering a poignant reflection on the author's life experiences. As Jonathan Raban's final work, it combines personal narrative with profound insights, inviting readers to explore the complexities of human connections and the passage of time. Through his unique perspective, Raban crafts a compelling story that resonates deeply with the universal journey of understanding one's roots and facing life's ultimate questions.
Jonathan Raban, Coasting
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A voyage round Britain in a two-masted sailing boat, The Gosfield Maid. First published in 1986.
First published in 1987, Raban writes about reading and travelling, fleshing out London literary life in the 70s and 80s.
First published in 1981, Old Glory tells of a journey down the Mississippi in an open-topped boat. No one who has read this book can possibly complain about being surprised by Trump s election victory. Thirty years later we see it as not just wry, funny, brave, immersed and beautifully observed but prophetic. A book to be read and re-read.
An extraordinary memoir about family, the past and mortality, and the final work from the peerless Jonathan Raban.
