Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux is an acclaimed American travel writer and novelist, known for his vivid storytelling and keen observations of culture and society. His works often explore themes of travel and human experience, with notable titles including 'The Great Railway Bazaar' and 'The Mosquito Coast'. Theroux's writing is characterized by its wit and insightful commentary, making him a prominent figure in contemporary literature.
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Paul Theroux is an American writer and the father of Louis Theroux.
‘Would you like me to cry now?’: Louis Theroux on the manosphere, marriage and misunderstandings | Louis Theroux
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
US writer Paul Theroux infamously dismissed Jaywick as being like an 'Argentinian shanty town' in his 1983 classic travelogue, The Kingdom by the Sea.
England’s poorest town in Nigel Farage’s heartland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-21
Paul Theroux is an acclaimed travel writer and novelist from Medford.
How a US suburb provided the setting for one of the world’s most famous Christmas tunes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Paul Theroux described her in his 1996 novel My Other Life, dithering whether or not to lower the flags at Buckingham Palace to honour the death of Diana.
Queen of the walkabout: Steve Braunias tracks a dignified monarch
New Zealand· 2025-04-11
