Wright, Patrick
The Sea View Has Me Again: Uwe Johnson in Sheerness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912248605
- author:
- Wright, Patrick
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Repeater Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 751
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 centimeters (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Uwe Johnson's unexpected arrival in Sheerness, Kent in 1974 marked the beginning of an extraordinary chapter in his life. A stranger to the local community, he would often be found at the Napier Tavern, where he would sit and observe the world around him. Johnson, a renowned author from East Germany, had chosen to leave behind the tumultuous politics of West Berlin for a quieter life on the Isle of Sheppey. As he settled into his new home overlooking the Thames Estuary, he found inspiration in the town's unique blend of decay and resilience. Patrick Wright delves into the story of Johnson's English decade, exploring the complexities of his writing and its enduring relevance today. Through Wright's insightful research, the book sheds light on a pivotal moment in literary history, one that continues to resonate with our current era of social and economic change.
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