Didion, Joan
South and West: From A Notebook
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008257200
- author:
- Didion, Joan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Travel, Travel Writing, Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Two extended excerpts from Joan Didion's notebooks offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary writer. These writings, previously unseen, reveal her observations on life, people, and places.
In one notebook, Didion chronicles a road trip she took with her husband in 1970 through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. She interviews local figures, describes everyday experiences, and reflects on the stifling heat and social hierarchies of the small towns they pass through. In another notebook, "California Notes," Didion explores her thoughts about the city, its social hierarchy, and her own upbringing in Sacramento.
These notebooks provide a unique insight into Didion's writing process and her observations on the world around her. They are a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of our most important chroniclers.
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