Visit to the veteran of the Peloponnese by Wieland Freund (from Welt Online)
A 2007 interview with Paddy by Welt Online. The Germans have almost the same fascination for Paddy as we do. Afterall his first adventures took place in Germany (A Time of Gifts) and his part in the...
View ArticlePhilhellene’s progress: The writing of Patrick Leigh Fermor
As you know I trawl the net for Paddy related material to create the best online source of information about PLF and his friends and associates. Some of you may have come across this essay that...
View ArticleA Review of In Tearing Haste: Letters between Deborah Devonshire and Patrick...
by Anne Chisholm First published in The Spectator Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 Towards the end of this hugely enjoyable volume of letters, selected and edited by the skilful Charlotte Mosley from half...
View ArticleBruce Chatwin’s Journey to Mount Athos
I will readily admit to knowing next to nothing about Bruce Chatwin. However, he seems to have a loyal following, has been flatteringly compared with Paddy as a writer, and of course Paddy was a friend...
View ArticleBruce Chatwin: letters from a fallen angel (or, A Woman Scorned)
I had no great intention to continue delving into the life and work of Bruce Chatwin, but I found the following article in this week’s London Evening Standard absolutely fascinating. The forthcoming...
View ArticleHome truths on abroad – where now for travel writing?
William Dalrymple recalls an encounter with Paddy in the Mani in 2008, discusses the impact of Bruce Chatwin, and asks where next for travel writing. First published in The Guardian, 19 Sep 2009 What...
View ArticleTravel writing: Lost art in search of a lost world
Few authors have been able to equal Patrick Leigh Fermor’s ability to dissolve into the places described in his books. Editorial, first published in The Guardian 18 June 2011 “I hate the French...
View ArticleChatwin and Paddy: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
The link between Bruce Chatwin and Paddy is very strong. They were good friends and Chatwin’s writing has often been compared favourabley with Paddy’s. When Chatwin stayed at Kadamyli he and Paddy...
View ArticleJohn Chapman at Kardamyli
John Chapman is a regular contributor of material to the blog – you are all welcome to do so at any time; see Contact. Most notably John’s photographs of a visit to Kardamyli to meet Paddy in 2005...
View ArticleOn the trail of Patrick Leigh Fermor in Greece
This is a little bit toe-curling but as I always say we place all things Paddy related here … for the record! Ahead of a new Patrick Leigh Fermor biography, Kevin Rushby visits the Mani peninsula,...
View ArticleThe Slightly Foxed Podcast Episode 8: Leaving that Place called Home
The lovely team at the unmissable Slightly Foxed, Hazel, Jennie and host Philippa, explore the art of travel writing with the acclaimed author and biographer Sara Wheeler and Barnaby Rogerson of the...
View ArticleNomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
Because of the close friendship between Paddy and Bruce Chatwin, this blog has often highlighted material about the controversial, but acclaimed travel writer who died of HIV in 1989. I have just come...
View ArticleNomad – reminder, you have five days left to watch
Just a quick reminder that the Werner Herzog film about Bruce Chatwin is only available until Saturday 26th October on iPlayer. It is really quite absorbing, combining Chatwin’s often beautiful text...
View ArticleTravel Writing World podcasts
I was recently directed to this excellent site following a mention in the Eland Books newsletter. Travel Writing World is an award-winning podcast and website featuring interviews with travel writers,...
View ArticleFinding Bruce Chatwin
Today marks the birthday of Bruce Chatwin, born 13 May 1940. This was sent to me by the author Carol McGrath’s husband Patrick. It’s a reminder of the close friendship between Bruce Chatwin and Paddy,...
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