Every book Francis Spufford recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Francis Spufford

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   Golden Hill

   Francis Spufford · Discussed · 1 episode

   Golden Hill by Francis Spufford is an acclaimed 18th-century picaresque mock-novel that follows a mysterious young man arriving in Manhattan with a staggering draft of money and a host of hidden intentions.

   Discussed

   “I was still in the middle of writing my my last book Golden Hill which is a picaresque 18th century mock 18th century novel”

   The Book Review Reimagining the Aftermath of a Wartime Attack 2021-06-04 Listen at 4:31

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
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   Light Perpetual

   Francis Spufford · Discussed · 1 episode

   Discussed

   “there's still a preoccupation with how things work which turns up in light Perpetual in the form of long”

   The Book Review Reimagining the Aftermath of a Wartime Attack 2021-06-04 Listen at 6:08

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible

Books Francis Spufford wrote

Every book by Francis Spufford mentioned on podcasts →

• Golden Hill
• Light Perpetual

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