Benjamin Moser
Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846147814
- author:
- Benjamin Moser
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Clarice Lispector: A Life of Genius and Turmoil This biography, the result of years of research on three continents, sheds new light on the life of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic writers of the 20th century. Benjamin Moser's Why this World explores the complex and often turbulent life of Clarice Lispector, tracing her development as a writer against the backdrop of her personal struggles and experiences. From her childhood in post-World War I Ukraine to her rise as a prominent writer in Brazil, Lispector's story is one of transformation and growth. Moser's meticulous research draws on previously unknown manuscripts and dozens of interviews to reveal the deep roots of Lispector's writing in Jewish mystical tradition, and the ways in which her unique blend of beauty, genius, and eccentricity influenced her work. Through her writing, Lispector created a universally resonant art that continues to appeal to readers today. Why this World is a fascinating and insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century.
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