Visions of England Roy Strong

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Visions of England by Roy Strong

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Why do we still get misty-eyed about England's green and pleasant land? Celebrating our literature, music, art, gardening and drama, Strong identifies those icons and traditions that still speak to us - it is a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today.

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Visions of England: Or Why We Still Dream of a Place in the Country by Roy Strong

Why do we still get misty-eyed about England's green and pleasant land? What explains our obsession with country houses - from the National Trust to Downton Abbey? Why do we still dream of a place in the country? In this delightul book Roy Strong explores the definition of Englishness. Celebrating our literature, music, art, gardening and drama, Strong identifies those icons and traditions that still speak to us - it is a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today.

Visions of England Reviews

"Compelling and essential... It is so uplifting to read... An answer, one among many, to the deconstructors and under-cutters of the very idea of Englishness... It is based on conviction and experience" * Financial Times *
"We should be grateful to Sir Roy Strong for this book. It is an exploration of the themes that shape our sense of England: a meditation, a hymn, a road map" -- Clive Aslet * Country Life *
"Insightful and provocative... Strong's emphasis on the pastoral tradition is a valuable reminder of the essential continuity that binds together English history" -- Dominic Sandbrook * Prospect *
"For someone who would like to know what it is to feel identifiably English, Sir Roy provides a useful tour" -- Simon Heffer * Spectator *

About Roy Strong

Sir Roy Strong was director of the National Portrait Gallery from 1967 to 1971 and director of the Victoria & Albert Museum from 1974 to 1987, when he became a full-time writer, broadcaster and consultant. His books include The Story of Britain, The Arts in Britain, Coronation: A History of Kingship and the British Monarchy and, most recently, A Little History of the English Country Church.

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Sku

GOR004616769

ISBN 13

9780099540496

ISBN 10

0099540495

Title

Visions of England: Or Why We Still Dream of a Place in the Country by Roy Strong

Author

Roy Strong

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Vintage Publishing

Year published

2012-09-06

Number of pages

240

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N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us