Pym, Barbara
A Very Private Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447265399
- author:
- Pym, Barbara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 23.39 x 15.6 x 2.36 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Barbara Pym's autobiography, A Very Private Eye, is a unique and intimate look at her life. Spanning over thirty years, this collection of diaries, notebooks, and letters provides a privileged insight into the mind of a writer. From her exuberant times at Oxford in the thirties to her later struggles with publishing success, Pym's story is marked by both joy and hardship. This autobiography offers a nuanced exploration of her life, revealing the small poignancies of everyday moments that have become characteristic of her writing style. A Very Private Eye is a moving and humorous account of one woman's journey, shedding light on the challenges faced by writers and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.