Advantages: A real-life adventure of the most poetic kind Disadvantages: Heavy going in places, a few doubts on strict authenticity
...Lawrence of Arabia! Even to those who do not know, it must sound romantic, exotic, adventurous! Of course Lawrence was all of those things…but what else was he, and did I really hope to find out by reading his seminal work? Seven Pillars of Wisdom has b ...
Advantages: The unvarnished truth of a frequently misunderstood man Disadvantages: None
Since my schooldays, I've always had a bit of a thing about Percy Bysshe Shelley. I loved his poetry and he seemed, even in the sketchy amount I'd gleaned about his life, to be a glamorous character. Shelley, along with his friend, Lord Byron, were lumina ...
Advantages: fascinating and informative Disadvantages: niche interest
I should perhaps start by pointing out that 'Stations of the Sun' is not going to appeal to everyone. However, if social history, folklore or Paganism are your thing, then this is a must-read, as Hutton explores the nature and origins of seasonal celebrat ...
