{"title":"Robert Douglas-Fairhurst","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eRobert Douglas-Fairhurst\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his insightful exploration of Arts \u0026amp; Culture and Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genres. Douglas-Fairhurst is celebrated for his ability to intertwine scholarship with engaging narratives, bringing history and literature to life for his readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works are \u003cstrong\u003eLook Closer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMetamorphosis\u003c\/strong\u003e, each offering a unique window into the lives and times they explore. In \u003cem\u003eLook Closer\u003c\/em\u003e, Douglas-Fairhurst invites readers to dive deep into the intricate details of art and its cultural implications, encouraging a more profound appreciation and understanding of these artistic expressions. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eMetamorphosis\u003c\/em\u003e provides an evocative examination of personal narratives, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through vivid biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Douglas-Fairhurst’s books are a gateway to past lives, rich in context and texture, perfect for those eager to explore the complex tapestry of human experience through the lens of literature and history. Whether you’re an avid reader of biographical accounts or have a passion for the arts, this collection is sure to both inform and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metamorphosis-by-robert-douglas-fairhurst-9781529920796","title":"Metamorphosis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of Atul Gawande's \u003cem\u003eBeing Mortal\u003c\/em\u003e and Henry Marsh's \u003cem\u003eDo No Harm\u003c\/em\u003e, an unforgettably powerful and heartbreaking book about how to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA darkly comic and moving reflection on what it means to be human in a world where nothing is certain, from the award-winning Oxford professor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe all have trapdoors in our lives. Sometimes we jump off just in time... But sometimes we are unlucky. My own trapdoor was hidden in the consulting room of an Oxford neurologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the trapdoor opened for Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, he plummeted into a world of MRI scans, a disobedient body, and the crushing unpredictability of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. But, like Alice tumbling into Wonderland, his fall did something else. It took him deep into his own mind—his hopes, his fears, his loves and losses, and the books that would sustain, inform, and nourish him as his life began to transform in ways he could never have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Kafka to Barbellion, this is a literary map of the journey from the kingdom of the well to the land of the sick, and forwards into a hopeful future. It's an ode to great writing, to storytelling, to science and to the power of the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A pitch-perfect memoir—stylish, erudite, touchingly honest and darkly funny' Jacqueline Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46374451937516,"sku":"9781529920796","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19629683482732.jpg?v=1744824841"},{"product_id":"look-closer-by-robert-douglas-fairhurst-9781911717317","title":"Look Closer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful and enlightening masterclass in how reading attentively can change our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an English literature professor, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst has delighted in sharing his love of reading with his students. Bringing together more than twenty years of teaching, \u003cem\u003eLook Closer\u003c\/em\u003e explores the iconic works of literature that have formed, sustained and entertained him, from timeless classics like \u003cem\u003eWuthering Heights\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e to modern masterpieces such as \u003cem\u003eNormal People\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as children's books, poetry, plays, short stories and comics. It is a masterclass in how to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy revealing the simple techniques to slow down, take note and bring a text to life, \u003cem\u003eLook Closer\u003c\/em\u003e is the culmination of a life spent reading. This book is for anyone interested in how literature works and makes clear why reading is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times. 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