Literary biography is an endlessly fascinating form, not least
because of the fierce controversies that attend the question of how
much of a writer's real life ought to be related to readers. Ian
Hamilton, a first-rate biographer who encountering his share of
adversity in writing the life of J.D. Salinger, is the perfect
chronicler of such controversies in this brilliant study, first
published in 1992, which charts the course of literary biography
from Donne and Shakespeare to Plath and Larkin.
'Such a compelling read.' Antonia Fraser, "Times"
'Lively and informative, powerfully and humorously written.'
Anthony Burgess, "Observer"
'Surely the funniest book ever written on the doom-laden issue
of posthumous literary fame.' Jonathan Keates, "Independent"
General
Imprint: |
Faber and Faber
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 2011 |
First published: |
August 2011 |
Authors: |
Ian Hamilton
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Dimensions: |
216 x 135 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
352 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-571-28167-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Literature: history & criticism >
General
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LSN: |
0-571-28167-2 |
Barcode: |
9780571281671 |
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