Hermione Lee es una destacada historiadora literaria y biógrafa. Su trabajo se centra en exploraciones profundas de las vidas y escritos de autores británicos significativos, enfocándose en sus contribuciones literarias y motivaciones personales. Los textos de Lee se caracterizan por una investigación meticulosa y un análisis perspicaz, que desvelan las complejidades del proceso creativo y su contexto histórico. Su enfoque enriquece la comprensión de los lectores sobre el patrimonio literario.
Hermione Lee sees Virginia Woolf afresh, in her historical setting and as a vital figure for our times. It is a writer's life, illustrating how the concerns of her work arise and develop, and a political life, which establishes Woolf as a radically sceptical, subversive, courageous feminist.
Shelley's heart and Pepys's lobsters -- Virginia Woolf's nose -- Jane Austen faints -- How to end it all.
"A perfect match of writer and subject: one of our most brilliant biographers takes on one of our greatest living playwrights--with his cooperation and access to a trove of hitherto unseen material. Tom Stoppard is a towering and beloved literary figure. Known for his dizzying narrative inventiveness and intense attention to language, he deftly deploys art, science, history, politics, and philosophy in works that span a remarkable spectrum of literary genres: theater, radio, film, TV, journalism, and fiction. His most acclaimed creations--Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Real Thing, Arcadia, The Coast of Utopia, Shakespeare in Love--remain as fresh and moving as when they dazzled their first audiences. Stoppard's life, too, is fascinating: born in Czechoslovakia, he escaped the Nazis with his mother and spent his early years in Singapore and India before arriving in England at age eight. Skipping university, he embarked on a brilliant career, becoming close friends over the years with an astonishing array of writers, actors, directors, musicians, and political figures, from Peter O'Toole, Harold Pinter, and Stephen Spielberg to Mick Jagger and Vaclav Havel. Having long described himself as a "bounced Czech," Stoppard was surprised to learn late in life of his Jewish family and the relatives he lost to the Holocaust, secrets his mother had kept from him. Lee's in-depth analysis seamlessly weaves Stoppard's life and work together into a vivid, insightful, and always riveting portrait of a remarkable man"-- Provided by publisher
English writer "Fitzgerald, born into an accomplished intellectual family, the granddaughter of two bishops, led a life marked by dramatic twists of fate, moving from a bishop's palace to a sinking houseboat to a last, late blaze of renown. We see Fitzgerald's very English childhood in the village of Hampstead; her Oxford years, when she was known as the 'blonde bombshell'; her impoverished adulthood as a struggling wife, mother, and schoolteacher, raising a family in difficult circumstances; and the long-delayed start to her literary career"--Amazon.com
Shot through with Stoppard's voice, and illuminating all his plays, Lee's gripping narrative draws on unprecedented access to archive material, interviews and long conversations with Stoppard himself.
The narrative explores the life of an English writer from her privileged upbringing in a bishop's family to her challenging adult years as a struggling wife and mother. It highlights her vibrant childhood in Hampstead and her time at Oxford, where she gained fame as the 'blonde bombshell.' Despite facing poverty and hardship, she eventually experiences a late surge of recognition in her literary career, showcasing her resilience and the dramatic shifts in her life circumstances.
The narrative follows the life of an American novelist, exploring her journey from childhood in Nebraska's prairies to her multifaceted career as a journalist, editor, and teacher. It delves into the connections between her personal experiences and her literary works, highlighting how her identity shaped her writing.
Set against the backdrop of a Scottish holiday home, the narrative explores the Ramsay family's summer traditions, where children discover their identities and the complexities of adult relationships. However, a decade later, the onset of war brings turmoil, leading to a poignant unraveling of the family as they confront grief and bitterness, altering their once idyllic gatherings forever.
Focusing on Virginia Woolf's nine novels, this insightful introduction aims to shift the spotlight from her life to her literary contributions. It offers clarity and valuable insights, making it an essential resource for students and readers intrigued by Woolf's work, especially amidst ongoing biographical discussions. The book enhances appreciation for Woolf's novels, catering to both enthusiasts and those who have previously found her writing challenging.
Designed for both general readers and students of English literature at all levels, this edition of Trollope's novel contains an introduction, notes and comments on the text.
