Pym, Barbara

A Very Private Eye

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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
£17.44

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.

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