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Author, Author by David Lodge |
The much admired Henry James, worried by low book sales, ventured into the world of theatre; this book describes the shattering fiasco of his first play. The literary and social milieu of late 19th century London is the backdrop to the in-depth analysis of the tensions inherent in a writer's life: artistic values v. commercial success, friendship v. rivalry; the price of fame and of obscurity. This difficult author comes to life in the fictional elements of this absorbing biographical novel.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 82 Autumn 2016 ) |
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