23 - 29 June 2025 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury
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The stories we read as children linger in our memories, shaping our dreams, fears, and understanding of the world. From Aesop’s ancient fables, through the Victorian and Edwardian Golden age to modern classics, Sam Leith explores the magic of childhood reading and the profound impact of beloved tales. Uncovering the lives of the writers behind them, he offers a rich, humane portrait of a genre that has inspired and consoled generations. A celebration of storytelling, Sam Leith reminds us why the books of our youth stay with us forever.
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