Travel & Exploration· India
Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time)
by Peter AckroydAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 2003English
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Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time) by Peter Ackroyd is a landmark work of travel & exploration, first published in 2003. A celebrated work of travel literature, Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time) by Peter Ackroyd (2003) brings distant lands and cultures to life with memorable clarity.
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First published in 2003, Peter Ackroyd's Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time) is a work of travel & exploration that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
What distinguishes Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Escape From Earth (Voyages Through Time) reflects Peter Ackroyd's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with India's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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notable · national
200330
Peter Ackroyd is a India author whose work in travel & exploration has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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