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Experience the poignant tales of Bette Howland in 'Blue in Chicago,' a compelling collection of stories that offers a deep dive into the complexities of a woman’s life shaped by art and adversity. This BRAND NEW edition, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2020, consists of 336 insightful pages that celebrate Howland's unique perspective as a writer from a working-class Chicago neighborhood. Her vivid narratives resonate with themes of resilience, motherhood, and the struggles of the artistic journey. Readers will find Howland's work to be not only a reflection of her own challenges but also an insightful commentary on the fears and hopes of her generation. These sharp, bittersweet tales capture a voice that is both wry and empathetic, bringing her brilliance back into the literary spotlight after years of being overlooked. 'Blue in Chicago' is a must-read for those interested in literary gems, American literature, and the power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience. Enjoy free shipping on this item and expect delivery within 6 weeks. Please remember, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9781529035827. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Bette Howland, a significant writer whose works deserve recognition.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529035827
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The work of a woman who has invested her life in her art, and who will, I think be remembered as one of the significant writers of her generation.' Saul Bellow
Blue in Chicago collects together the sharp, bittersweet stories of Bette Howland and restores to our bookshelves an extraordinarily gifted writer, who was recognized as a major talent before all but disappearing from public view for decades, until nearly the end of her life.
Bette Howland was an outsider: an intellectual from a working-class neighborhood in Chicago; a divorcée and single mother, to the disapproval of her family; an artist chipped away at by poverty and perfection. Each of these sides of her life plays a shaping role in her work. Mining her most precarious struggles for her art in each of these stories, she chronicles the fears and hopes of her generation.
Blue in Chicago, and other stories introduces UK readers to a wry, brilliant observer and a writer of great empathy and sly, joyous humor. Published in the US under the title Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.
'If there's a Howland bandwagon (and there should be), hold me a seat, or I'll stand. No problem, I'll stand.' Paris Review
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529035827
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
Description:
The work of a woman who has invested her life in her art, and who will, I think be remembered as one of the significant writers of her generation.' Saul Bellow
Blue in Chicago collects together the sharp, bittersweet stories of Bette Howland and restores to our bookshelves an extraordinarily gifted writer, who was recognized as a major talent before all but disappearing from public view for decades, until nearly the end of her life.
Bette Howland was an outsider: an intellectual from a working-class neighborhood in Chicago; a divorcée and single mother, to the disapproval of her family; an artist chipped away at by poverty and perfection. Each of these sides of her life plays a shaping role in her work. Mining her most precarious struggles for her art in each of these stories, she chronicles the fears and hopes of her generation.
Blue in Chicago, and other stories introduces UK readers to a wry, brilliant observer and a writer of great empathy and sly, joyous humor. Published in the US under the title Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.
'If there's a Howland bandwagon (and there should be), hold me a seat, or I'll stand. No problem, I'll stand.' Paris Review