Persuasion is a brilliant satire of vanity and pretension
From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse Virginia Woolf constructs a remarkable and moving examination of the complex tensions and allegiances of family life
How he has mastered so much
In The House of Bernarda Alba
an arm around the lonely shoulder - the whole collection is a matchless compound of hug
Chris Power: Surf Travel Complete Guide [2012] paperback Condition:New Persuasion is a brilliant satireSurfers live to travel. The quest to find perfect waves is something that grips surfers of all abilities, from novice to expert. Now, from the publishers of leading British surfing magazine Carve, comes a new book covering every aspect of travel and exploration: where to go, where to stay, what equipment to take, how to get in shape for your trip, how to stay healthy abroad, and how to make the most of your time away. Packed with information and