Salwak, Dale
Writers and Their Mothers
- ISBN 13:
- 9783319683478
- author:
- Salwak, Dale
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Palgrave MacMillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 22.02 x 16.13 x 2.01 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Writers and Their Mothers brings together twenty-two distinguished contributors in original essays that explore the complex bond between writer and mother. From fond memories of nurturing environments to traumatic experiences of neglect, these essays shed light on the profound influence mothers have had on their literary offspring. The contributors share personal stories of how their mothers shaped their writing, often in unexpected ways. Some recall idealized relationships with selfless, protective mothers who fostered their creative growth, while others remember more complicated and painful connections. This landmark volume presents a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the mother-child relationship in literature. Elegantly assembled and presented, Writers and Their Mothers will appeal to anyone interested in biography, literature, and creativity.
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