Dearborn, Mary V.
Carson McCullers: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780525521013
- author:
- Dearborn, Mary V.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 16.7 x 4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carson McCullers: A Life by Mary V. Dearborn A groundbreaking biography that sheds new light on one of America's most brilliant writers. Based on newly available letters and journals, this definitive work offers a fresh perspective on Carson McCullers' life and work. Born Lula Carson Smith in Georgia, McCullers was a complex and enigmatic figure who defied conventions throughout her life. Her writing career took off with the publication of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter at just 23 years old, catapulting her to fame overnight. Yet despite her literary success, her private life remained shrouded in mystery. This biography provides the first full picture of McCullers' brilliant and troubled life, revealing a writer who was decades ahead of her time. With unprecedented access to previously unseen materials, Mary Dearborn offers a nuanced and compelling portrait of this fascinating artist.
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