A writer of genius' - William Dalrymple'Remarkable' - Kwame Anthony Appiah'Utterly captivating' - Anthony DoerrCan 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 exp...
'A tender meditation on memory, familial bonds, and the evanescence of every day moments ... a profoundly affecting read' - Storizen Magazine'A believable slice-of-life window into human nature that resonates on multiple levels' - The Japan TimesFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE JAPANESE BESTSELLER IF CATS DISAPPEARED FROM THE WORLD WHICH HAS SOLD OVER TWO MILLION COPIESThe fragrance of a single stem in a vase. The shimmering reflection of fireworks in a lake.The quiet of a booksh...
