Ranasinha, Ruvani
Hanif Kureishi: Writing the Self: a Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526147394
- author:
- Ranasinha, Ruvani
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 912
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Hanif Kureishi Writing the Self : a Biography by Ruvani Ranasinha is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of Britain's most influential writers. Born to an Indian father and white British mother, Kureishi's experiences as a mixed-race child in post-colonial Britain are deeply intertwined with his remarkable literary career. Drawing on previously unseen archival materials, including journals, letters, and manuscripts from the British Library, this biography offers a vivid portrait of Kureishi's life and artistic evolution. Through extensive interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, Ruvani Ranasinha reveals the complex interplay between Kureishi's personal history and his creative output. This first biography provides a nuanced exploration of Kureishi's work, illuminating the ways in which his experiences as an immigrant and outsider have shaped his writing.
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