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Discover the profound insights of Hanif Kureishi, one of Britain's most acclaimed and versatile writers, in this compelling biography titled 'Hanif Kureishi – Writing the Self: A Biography'. Drawing from Kureishi's personal archive recently acquired by the British Library, Ruvani Ranashina delves into the life of this groundbreaking author. This biography captures the essence of Kureishi's evolution through the decades, exploring how he embodies the fluidity of identity. From his global hits like 'My Beautiful Laundrette' and 'The Buddha of Suburbia' to his later works such as 'The Nothing', each chapter sheds light on Kureishi's impact on British literature and culture.
With a rich analysis of his novels, including 'Intimacy' and 'The Black Album', and an exploration of his diverse screenplay contributions like 'Venus', this book is an essential read for literature enthusiasts. Ranashina’s engaging narrative style combines wit and empathy, making Kureishi's provocative journey accessible to a wide audience. Join us in savoring the life of a man who has reshaped British identity by examining vital social issues such as race, class, sexuality, and terrorism. This brand new biography, published in 2022 by Manchester University Press, promises to elevate your understanding of both the man and his monumental contributions to the arts.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781526147394
Year: 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
From the global successes of My Beautiful Laundrette and The Buddha of Suburbia, through to late masterpieces such as The Nothing, Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain’s most popular and versatile writers.Drawing on Kureishi’s unexplored personal archive, recently acquired by the British Library, each chapter in Ruvani Ranashina’s jaw-droppingly honest biography recounts a decade of the author’s life, illuminating the work he produced in each period. This structure reflects the novelist and screenwriter’s own preoccupation with self-reinvention and the fluidity of identity: â€Every decade you become someone else’.Kureishi has redefined British identity, exploring key issues such as Thatcherism, terrorism, race, class, and sexuality. Hanif Kureishi – Writing the self: A biography is a tour-de-force, exploring for the first time this provocative artist. Looking at his novels, including Intimacy and the Black Album, short stories, and screenplays – the Mother and Venus, and his collaborations with such figures as David Bowie, Roger Michell and Stephen Frears, Ranashini analyses this sometime controversial figure with wit and empathy.
With a rich analysis of his novels, including 'Intimacy' and 'The Black Album', and an exploration of his diverse screenplay contributions like 'Venus', this book is an essential read for literature enthusiasts. Ranashina’s engaging narrative style combines wit and empathy, making Kureishi's provocative journey accessible to a wide audience. Join us in savoring the life of a man who has reshaped British identity by examining vital social issues such as race, class, sexuality, and terrorism. This brand new biography, published in 2022 by Manchester University Press, promises to elevate your understanding of both the man and his monumental contributions to the arts.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781526147394
Year: 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
From the global successes of My Beautiful Laundrette and The Buddha of Suburbia, through to late masterpieces such as The Nothing, Hanif Kureishi is one of Britain’s most popular and versatile writers.Drawing on Kureishi’s unexplored personal archive, recently acquired by the British Library, each chapter in Ruvani Ranashina’s jaw-droppingly honest biography recounts a decade of the author’s life, illuminating the work he produced in each period. This structure reflects the novelist and screenwriter’s own preoccupation with self-reinvention and the fluidity of identity: â€Every decade you become someone else’.Kureishi has redefined British identity, exploring key issues such as Thatcherism, terrorism, race, class, and sexuality. Hanif Kureishi – Writing the self: A biography is a tour-de-force, exploring for the first time this provocative artist. Looking at his novels, including Intimacy and the Black Album, short stories, and screenplays – the Mother and Venus, and his collaborations with such figures as David Bowie, Roger Michell and Stephen Frears, Ranashini analyses this sometime controversial figure with wit and empathy.