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A vibrant portrait of the acclaimed author Patricia Highsmith, nominated for the H.R.F. Keating Award.

The first biography to examine Mailer's life as a twisted lens, offering a unique insight into the history of America from the end of World War II to the election of Barack Obama. Twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, firstly in 1969 for The Armies of the Night and again in 1980 for The Executioner's Song, Norman Mailer's life comes as close as is possible to being the Great American Novel: beyond reason, inexplicable, wonderfully grotesque and addictive. The Naked and the Dead was acclaimed not so much for its intrinsic qualities but rather because it launched a brutally realistic sub-genre of military fiction – Catch 22 and MASH would not exist without it. Richard Bradford combs through Mailer's personal letters – to lovers and editors – which appear to be a rehearsal for his career as a shifty literary narcissist, and which shape the characters of one of the most widely celebrated World War II novels. Bradford strikes again with a merciless biography in which diary entries, journal extracts and newspaper columns set the tone of this study of a controversial figure. From friendships with contemporaries such as James Baldwin, failed correspondences with Hemingway and the Kennedys, to terrible – but justified – criticism of his work by William Faulkner and Eleanor Roosevelt, this book gives a unique, snappy and convincing perspective of Mailer's ferocious personality and writings.

Exploring themes of identity and the human condition, this novel presents a paradoxical yet uplifting narrative that celebrates life with a sense of wonder. The story invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence while embracing the joys and challenges that come with it. Renowned author Harper Lee praises it as a work of art, highlighting its unique perspective and emotional depth.

In this witty and irreverent book the Seventh Earl of Bradford uncovers the stories that you won't hear from the guide. Full of first-hand true tales told to Lord Bradford by his fellow peers, owners, butlers, maids, gardeners and chauffeurs, Stately Secrets captures in brilliant, hilarious colour the real life behind the scenes.

One of the most enduring popular and controversial writers of the twentieth century, George Orwell's work is as relevant today as it was in his own lifetime. Possibly, in the age of Brexit, Trump, and populism, even more so. Aside from his importance as a political theorist and novelist, Orwell's life is fascinating in its own right. Caught between uncertainty and his family's upper middle-class complacency, Orwell grew to despise the class system that spawned him despite finding himself unable to fully detach himself from it. This book offers a vivid portrait of the man behind the writings, and places him and his work at the centre of the current political landscape

Ernest Hemingway was an involuntary chameleon, who would shift seamlessly from a self-cultivated image of hero, aesthetic radical, and existential non-conformist to a figure made up at various points of selfishness, hypocrisy, self-delusion, narcissism and arbitrary vindictiveness. Richard Bradford shows that Hemingway's work is by parts erratic and unique because it was tied into these unpredictable, bizarre features of his personality. Impressionism and subjectivity always play some part in the making of literary works. Some authors try to subdue them while others treat them as the essentials of creativity but they endure as a ubiquitous element of all literature. They are the writer's private signature, their authorial fingerprint. In this ground-breaking and intensely revealing biography, which includes a complete reassessment of Hemingway's oeuvre Hemingway's unfixed personality is shown to be the index to why and how he wrote as he did.

Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as "literature" is still ambiguous.

Larkin’s photographs not only illustrate his poems but also deepen them, offering a superlative, succinct, and subtle biographical commentary. The most widely read British poet of the twentieth century, Philip Larkin was also a passionate amateur photographer, capturing images of the people, places, and things that held significance for him. This collection gathers the best of Larkin's photographic work, organized into thematic chapters in chronological order. Authored by Richard Bradford, known for his biography of Larkin, the book reveals Larkin's acute sensitivity to his surroundings, highlighting his love for open landscapes, empty churches, and his complex feelings about crowds. It features captivating portraits of those closest to him, including lovers, family, and literary peers. The book showcases over 200 images from the Larkin archive at Hull, most of which have never been published before. A substantial foreword by Mark Haworth-Booth, former curator of photography at the V&A, discusses the experience of being a serious amateur photographer during Larkin's era. Together with Larkin's literary works and letters, these images contribute to a richer understanding of his life and influence.

V knize Jídlo na prvním místě, která se stala bestsellerem podle žebříčku New York Times, Hartwigovi objasnili vědecké pozadí svého přístupu k jídlu a výživě, který vychází z paleostravy, ale výrazně ji vylepšuje a také demýtizuje. Po nasbírání nepřeberného množství zkušeností čtenářů první knihy nyní přicházejí s knihou Whole30.

Exploring the complex bond between two iconic literary figures, this book delves into their controversial lives and the impact they had on each other and the literary world. It examines their successes, conflicts, and the unique dynamics of their relationship, offering insights into how their interactions shaped their works and legacies. Through a blend of biographical detail and literary analysis, the narrative reveals the intricacies of their connection and its significance in the context of 20th-century literature.