Books by Joseph Mitchell
“For 30 to 40 years he wrote about all the people on the margins of society in New York. But he did this in such a humane way, it’s just wonderful.” Read more...
The best books on Hidden History
Mike Dash, Historian
Interviews where books by Joseph Mitchell were recommended
The best books on Hidden History, recommended by Mike Dash
The best stories from history lie beyond the margins of textbooks, says Mike Dash. He tells us about five extraordinary tales from the past, from visions of the Virgin Mary to the golden age of American con artistry.
The best books on First-Person Narratives, recommended by William Fiennes
Writing in the first person doesn’t have to be inward-looking or egotistical, says the author of The Snow Geese. He tells us about his favourite autobiographical works that use the first person to look out into the world