McDonnell, Evelyn
The World According to Joan Didion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008650896
- author:
- McDonnell, Evelyn
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14.1 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The World According to Joan Didion is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers of our time. Evelyn McDonnell, a renowned journalist, essayist, and scholar, delves into the world of Joan Didion, tracing the path she carved through her writing and the people, places, and objects that shaped her prose.
This illustrated journey takes readers through Didion's life, from her early days in California to her time in New York and beyond, revealing the world as it was seen through her eyes. McDonnell draws on Didion's own words, as well as the insights of those who knew her, to create a nuanced and compelling portrait of a writer who continues to inspire and influence creatives to this day.
Organized around the singular physical motifs of Didion's writing, such as her typewriter, hotel, and notebook, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most beloved writers.
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