“All travel is circular. I had been jerked through Asia, making a parabola on one of the planet's hemispheres. After all, the grand tour is just the inspired man's way of heading home.”

About Paul Theroux

Author • American

Paul Theroux is a renowned American travel writer and novelist known for his detailed and often cynical observations of the places he visits. His literary career began in the 1960s after joining the Peace Corps, which...