{"product_id":"a-voyage-round-my-father-by-john-mortimer-rare-books","title":"A Voyage Round My Father by John mortimer [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"250\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"376\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narrative unfolds through the eyes of the son, reflecting on his upbringing and his father's influence.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe father, a blind barrister, is portrayed as a man of eccentricities and formidable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite his blindness, he maintains a commanding role in the family, with his wife serving as his eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe son, while deeply affected by his father's character and profession, often finds himself in the shadow of the father's larger-than-life persona.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe play captures the son's journey of understanding and reconciling with his father's complexities, highlighting the emotional distance and the moments of connection that define their relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"406\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"646\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir John Mortimer\u003c\/strong\u003e (1923–2009) was a distinguished British barrister, playwright, and author.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe is best known for creating the character Horace Rumpole in the \u003cem data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eRumpole of the Bailey\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMortimer's works often reflect his legal background and keen observations of British society.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis contributions to literature and the arts earned him a knighthood in 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253240488122,"sku":"346WDJLKX-Used","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/rr_8a745597-8321-461c-8998-f1454b9e3ac2.jpg?v=1770035113","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/a-voyage-round-my-father-by-john-mortimer-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}