The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher

The Ugly History of Beautiful Things

Written byKaty Kelleher
Narrated byCindy Kay
Length8h52m
Release dateApril 25, 2023
Languageenglish
★★★★ 4.0 (125 ratings)

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AuthorKaty Kelleher
NarratorCindy Kay
Runtime8h52m
PublishedApril 25, 2023
Rating★★★★ 4.0 / 5 (125 ratings)
CategoriesHistory, Politics & Social Sciences, Anthropology, Social Sciences
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Paris Review contributor Katy Kelleher explores our obsession with gorgeous things, unveiling the fraught histories of makeup, flowers, perfume, silk, and other beautiful objects. April recommended reading by the New York Times Book Review, Vanity Fair, Goodreads, Jezebel, Christian Science...

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