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The Art of Travel

By Alain De de Botton

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| eBook | 9780141930268

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"Lucid, fluid, uplifting" SUNDAY TIMES

With the help of a selection of writers, artists and thinkers -- including Flaubert, Edward Hopper, Wordsworth and Van Gogh -- Alain de Botton's bestselling THE ART OF TRAVEL provides invaluable insights into everything from holiday romance to Continue

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A pleasant, enlightening discussion of the art of travel

Alain De Botton, as in his other books, laid out various philosophers' takes on the art of travel, illustrated by his own attempt at following their leads. The result is a calming and enlightening discourse.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a particularly fascinating read during my previous b ... (continue)

Alain De Botton, as in his other books, laid out various philosophers' takes on the art of travel, illustrated by his own attempt at following their leads. The result is a calming and enlightening discourse.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a particularly fascinating read during my previous business trip. It helped me to re-discover the beauty of the same city/streets/hotel that I visited many times in the past.

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s tsui said on Aug 15, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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Admittedly, I don't fancy essay (prose?) as must as fiction. I just find the renowned book talks too much. And I think there is a sense of pretentious, like the author's writing the book for the sake of writing the book....
But still, I find some narration quite interesting.

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fruit said on Nov 12, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

A good book that uses 18th and 19th century artists and travelers with relevance to the Authors travels. The reasons why we travel and what we see.

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JAYSONHOOGY said on Apr 10, 2010 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

All about art and travel

Great read when you are visiting a place, or is planning to visit a place mentioned in the book. The author weave together his feelings and the arts that represent the place. A bit abstract, but if you are a lover of art and travel, you should give this book a quick read at least.

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Sibant said on Jan 9, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback