Ordinary Journeys and Epic Encounters
Of what value is travel writing in a discovered world? In retranslating the world, in the personal journey and in the imaginative quest. Through workshops, tutorials and discussions, this course will explore the transformation of our ordinary encounters and epic journeys into articles, stories and books as we revisit old ground with new questions.
Start Date:
Monday, 22nd September 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 27th September 2008
Monday, 22nd September 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 27th September 2008
Rory MacLean
Rory MacLean is one of Britain's most expressive and adventurous travel writers, according to New Statesman. His six books include the award-winners Stalin's Nose, Under the Dragon (both Flamingo) and, most recently, Magic Bus (Penguin). Visit www.rorymaclean.com.
Rory MacLean is one of Britain's most expressive and adventurous travel writers, according to New Statesman. His six books include the award-winners Stalin's Nose, Under the Dragon (both Flamingo) and, most recently, Magic Bus (Penguin). Visit www.rorymaclean.com.
Dea Birkett
Dea Birkett is the author of Serpent in Paradise (Anchor), shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Travel Book award, Jella: From Lagos to Liverpool (Gollancz), winner of the Somerset Maughan award, and Spinsters Abroad: Victorian Lady Explorers (Blackwell). Visit www.deabirkett.com.
Dea Birkett is the author of Serpent in Paradise (Anchor), shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Travel Book award, Jella: From Lagos to Liverpool (Gollancz), winner of the Somerset Maughan award, and Spinsters Abroad: Victorian Lady Explorers (Blackwell). Visit www.deabirkett.com.
Sara Wheeler
Sara Wheeler is the author of many travel books and essays, including the bestselling Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica (Vintage).
Sara Wheeler is the author of many travel books and essays, including the bestselling Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica (Vintage).
This course is based at:
The Hurst - The John Osborne Arvon Centre
Clunton, Craven Arms
Shropshire
Tel: 01588 640658
Fax: 01588 640509
Email: thehurst@arvonfoundation.org
The Hurst - The John Osborne Arvon Centre
Clunton, Craven Arms
Shropshire
Tel: 01588 640658
Fax: 01588 640509
Email: thehurst@arvonfoundation.org
