Coming to London

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1957176 pagesPhoenix House Ltd

This collection of essays explores the experiences of various authors as they arrive in London. Each contributor shares their unique perspective on the city, reflecting on their initial impressions, challenges, and discoveries. The book offers a multifaceted look at London through the eyes of those who have come to call it home.

Avg. reading time: 3h 20m
Prose complexity: 7/10

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John Lehmann

John Lehmann is remembered for his memoir, Coming to London, which offers a personal account of his life in the city. Beyond his writing, he was also a significant publisher and editor.

William Plomer

William Plomer was a British writer whose work spanned poetry, novels, and short stories. He often wrote about identity and life in different cultures. Readers might know him from his book Coming to London.

Leonard Woolf

Leonard Sidney Woolf was an English political theorist, author, publisher and civil servant, perhaps best known as the husband of author Virginia Woolf. ([Source][1].) [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Woolf

V. S. Pritchett

V. S. Pritchett was a writer celebrated for his short stories, including "Stories from the New Yorker, 1950-1960." He also wrote memoirs like "Coming to London" and edited "The Oxford book of short stories." His work often brought a sharp comedic eye to life, as seen in "The key to my heart.

George Barker

George Barker is the author behind "Coming to London," a book that offers a close look at urban experiences. His stories often focus on characters navigating new places and personal change.

Essays

London (England)

London