Beach, Sylvia
Shakespeare and Company
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803260979
- author:
- Beach, Sylvia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 246
- Genre:
- Publishing industry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sylvia Beach's memoir of her iconic Parisian bookshop, Shakespeare and Company, is a fascinating account of its role as a hub for writers in the 1920s. During its two decades of operation, the shop became a gathering place for many notable figures of the era.
Beach's reminiscences offer a unique insight into the lives of those who frequented the shop, including her own experiences and observations. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of post-1918 Paris.
Introduction by James Laughlin adds context to Beach's story, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in literary history or the world of publishing.
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