Rhys, Jean
Smile Please (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141984544
- author:
- Rhys, Jean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Smile Please is Jean Rhys's poignant and introspective autobiography, tracing her complex life journey from her early years in Dominica to her experiences in England and Paris.
Written in the author's later years, this beautifully crafted memoir explores her tumultuous past, marked by precarious jobs, unsuitable relationships, and a deep sense of isolation. Yet, it is also a testament to Rhys's enduring spirit and her ultimate decision to become a writer.
This autobiography serves as a lasting tribute to the life and work of a unique artist, offering a powerful and deeply personal account of one woman's struggles and triumphs.
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