Garner, Alan
Powsels and Thrums
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008725211
- author:
- Garner, Alan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14.1 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alan Garner's memoir is a lyrical and revelatory account of his life, tracing the line from his working-class childhood in Cheshire during World War II to his education and eventual career as a writer. The book is a vivid tapestry of his creative journey, shaped from the powsels and thrums of research, imagination and story.
Garner's memoir offers a remarkable window into his mind and heart, revealing the serendipitous moments that drove his course and the people who helped shape his life. With clear and concise prose, he shares his experiences, from coming-of-age in a period of great cultural change to finding his lasting home and inspiration at Jodrell Bank.
This memoir is a celebration of Garner's creative life, and a testament to the power of imagination and storytelling. It is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the creative process, and a fascinating insight into the life of a celebrated author.