Culture
07 February 2023Imprint: Ithaka
Synopsis
'A writer of genius' - William Dalrymple
Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing.
It shows how art forms have crisscrossed continents over centuries to produce masterpieces. From Nefertiti's lost city and the Islamic Golden Age to twentieth century Nigerian theatre and Modernist poetry, Martin Puchner...
Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing.
It shows how art forms have crisscrossed continents over centuries to produce masterpieces. From Nefertiti's lost city and the Islamic Golden Age to twentieth century Nigerian theatre and Modernist poetry, Martin Puchner...
Details
07 February 2023384 pages
9781804182550Imprint: Ithaka
Reviews
'A writer of genius'William Dalrymple
'Compellingly written'Financial Times
'Jaunty and readable but never lacking in depth, Culture hops through countries and eras to deliver a resonant argument.'Lauren Puckett-Pope, Elle
'Well written, nuanced and light in style, spinning a series of historical narratives in an erudite and engaging way'Marguerite Johnson, The Conversation
