The World Within by Stagg, Guy

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Author: Stagg, GuyGeneral & world historyPublished on 29 January 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd (Scribner UK) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 336 pages197 x 129 x 23 | 240g
An intriguing exploration of withdrawal and solitudeDaily TelegraphStagg writes masterfully The TimesWhat do we gain and what do we lose when we step back from the world?Guy Stagg follows in the footsteps of three extraordinary twentieth-century figures who withdrew during moments of crisis: Ludwig Wittgenstein, David Jones and Simone Weil.Blending history, travel, biography and a moving personal story, The World Within examines how retreat can save a life or transform a creative practice. It asks why the idea of retreat still enchants people to this day and hints at how each one of us can find a sanctuary of our own.Stagg writes well and brightly about all he encountersObserverA readable book that looks at how three people tried to live at the extreme edge of the human spiritLiterary ReviewRemarkable . . . Stagg, too, is on a journey, which is what makes his books so attractive and accessibleThe TabletIn an age riddled with noise and distraction,The World Withinfeels timely. It reminds us that silence and solitude are vital for self-discovery Press Association