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Three rich young Englishmen cross preWorld War II Europe in an old car with a mixture of laughoutloud humor and perceptive commentary on art and architectureTurning a corner we suddenly found ourselves sliding down a precipice, tilted so far forward that it was necessary to hold ourselves back with our hands pressed against the dashboard, as half a dozen Apennine valleys beckoned invitingly below. Here [St Peters] Popes with black faces and golden crowns are wallowing twice lifesize in the titanic folds of marble tablecloths, their ormolu fringes festooning upon the arms of graceful skeletons to disclose some AliceinWonderland door or the grim hinges of some sepulchral grill . . .Best known as the author of The Road to Oxiana, published in 1937, Robert Byron had developed his considerable writing skills on this travel book which has not been in print since 1926. It describes a journey Byron made with three friends, driving across Europe between two world wars, and mixes political and historical analysis with architectural insights, classical scholarship, and the daytoday adventures of three young and not very experienced travelers. For fans of Robert Byrons work this will be a discovery; for others it will be an introduction. Includes nine original sketches made by the author during his travels.
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- Q: What is 'Europe in the Looking Glass' about? A: 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is a travel book by Robert Byron that chronicles a journey made by three young Englishmen across Europe before World War II. It combines humor, political commentary, and architectural insights based on the author's experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is Robert Byron, known for his previous work, 'The Road to Oxiana', published in 1937.
- Q: When was 'Europe in the Looking Glass' published? A: 'Europe in the Looking Glass' was published on May 1, 2012.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'Europe in the Looking Glass' has a total of 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is available in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is illustrated.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'Europe in the Looking Glass' includes nine original sketches made by Robert Byron during his travels.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Europe in the Looking Glass'? A: 'Europe in the Looking Glass' explores themes of political and historical analysis, art, architecture, and the adventures of young travelers in pre-war Europe.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Robert Byron's work? A: Yes, 'Europe in the Looking Glass' is a great discovery for fans of Robert Byron, as well as an introduction for new readers.