Bucknell, Katherine
Christopher Isherwood Inside Out
- ISBN 13:
- 9780701186388
- author:
- Bucknell, Katherine
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Chatto & Windus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 1168
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.6 x 4 centimetres (0.61
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Christopher Isherwood Inside Out by Katherine Bucknell A new biography that sheds light on the life of a literary icon, whose writings about 1930s Berlin made him famous. Born into an English estate, Isherwood rejected his birthright to forge a different path, one that took him through Europe, the globe, and ultimately, to Hollywood. Isherwood's life was marked by a series of public personas, from the detached 'Christopher Isherwood' of his early works to the unapologetic middle-aged lover of men in A Single Man. Yet, behind these constructed selves, a complex inner world remained hidden. This biography, drawing on unpublished material, reveals the drama and depth of Isherwood's inner life, including the traumas of his past and his journey towards self-acceptance. Through Isherwood's story, we see the intersection of art, politics, and identity, as he navigated the challenges of his time with courage and honesty. A fascinating and nuanced portrait of a literary giant, Christopher Isherwood Inside Out offers a fresh perspective on a life that continues to appeal to readers today.
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