Malcolm, Janet
Forty-One False Starts: Essays on Artists and Writers
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781847088567
- author:
- Malcolm, Janet
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Forty-one False Starts: Essays on Artists and Writers
A collection of essays that explore the complex relationships between art, biography, and the human experience. Janet Malcolm's insightful writings delve into the lives of writers and artists such as Edith Wharton, Diane Arbus, and the Bloomsbury Group, offering a nuanced understanding of their creative processes.
One of the most iconic essays in this collection is her thought-provoking piece on painter David Salle. With its characteristic wit and intellectual curiosity, Forty-one False Starts is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersections of art, literature, and biography.
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