Books Book Review: ‘Jan Morris: A Life,’ by Sara Wheeler
A new biography of Jan Morris shows why the journalist, world traveler, historian and essayist was far more than a trailblazer.
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· April 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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A new biography of Jan Morris shows why the journalist, world traveler, historian and essayist was far more than a trailblazer.
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