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Discover a captivating literary journey with 'My Man in Antibes,' authored by Michael Mewshaw. This intimate memoir chronicles Mewshaw's encounter with his literary idol, Graham Greene, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean in 1972. As a young journalist and novelist, Mewshaw sought Greene, an iconic figure whose works spanned multiple genres, including political thrillers and poignant fiction. Readers will enjoy a deep dive into the complexities of Greene's character and his influential role in shaping Mewshaw's literary aspirations.
Every page of this hardcover book—including its dust jacket—reveals a unique blend of personal anecdotes and rich storytelling. Join Mewshaw as he shares lively discussions and intriguing stories about Greene’s adventurous life, his encounters with political titans like Fidel Castro, and the intriguing tales of the women who shaped Greene's world. This book is not just a biography; it's an exploration of friendship, literary legacy, and the quest for understanding one's influences.
Perfect for fans of Graham Greene and those who appreciate insightful reflections on the literary life, 'My Man in Antibes' is a must-have addition to any book collection. With its 2023 release from David R. Godine Publishers, this brand new edition promises to be both a beautiful object and a captivating read. Dive into the deep waters of literary history and friendship, and experience the charm of living in southern France through Mewshaw's eyes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9781567927191, Format: With dust jacket, Year: 2023, Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers.
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: 9781567927191
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2023
Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers
Description:
“One of the Year’s Best,” Times Literary Supplement
When a writer tracks down his literary hero, Graham Greene, who is living quietly on the shores of the Mediterranean, the author finds his new friend is every bit as complex as the fiction he’s famous for.
While living in southern France in 1972, Michael Mewshaw engineered a meeting with Graham Greene. Mewshaw was an ambitious young journalist and novelist, Greene was an internationally revered elder statesman of letters. The pair became fast friends and corresponded for the next twenty years. My Man in Antibes is an intimate portrait of what it was like to eat, drink, and gossip with one of the most revered—and complicated—authors of the twentieth century.
Growing up Catholic with literary aspirations, Mewshaw believed Greene was the author to emulate. Not only did Greene demonstrate how religious belief and church dogma could be subjects for fiction, he also wrote murder mysteries and political thrillers where his characters’ inner conflicts played out dramatically in exotic settings. Under Greene’s sway, Mewshaw traveled through Mexico like the whiskey priest in Greene’s The Power and the Glory and honeymooned at the Hotel Oloffson in Haiti, the setting of The Comedians.
When Mewshaw tracked down Greene in Antibes, he found the author was far from a reclusive, close-mouthed figure: Greene garrulously recounted tales about the many women in his life—and husbands of those women—as well as his extraordinary interviews with political figures such as Fidel Castro and Ho Chi Minh. Over th
Every page of this hardcover book—including its dust jacket—reveals a unique blend of personal anecdotes and rich storytelling. Join Mewshaw as he shares lively discussions and intriguing stories about Greene’s adventurous life, his encounters with political titans like Fidel Castro, and the intriguing tales of the women who shaped Greene's world. This book is not just a biography; it's an exploration of friendship, literary legacy, and the quest for understanding one's influences.
Perfect for fans of Graham Greene and those who appreciate insightful reflections on the literary life, 'My Man in Antibes' is a must-have addition to any book collection. With its 2023 release from David R. Godine Publishers, this brand new edition promises to be both a beautiful object and a captivating read. Dive into the deep waters of literary history and friendship, and experience the charm of living in southern France through Mewshaw's eyes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9781567927191, Format: With dust jacket, Year: 2023, Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers.
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: 9781567927191
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2023
Publisher: David R. Godine Publishers
Description:
“One of the Year’s Best,” Times Literary Supplement
When a writer tracks down his literary hero, Graham Greene, who is living quietly on the shores of the Mediterranean, the author finds his new friend is every bit as complex as the fiction he’s famous for.
While living in southern France in 1972, Michael Mewshaw engineered a meeting with Graham Greene. Mewshaw was an ambitious young journalist and novelist, Greene was an internationally revered elder statesman of letters. The pair became fast friends and corresponded for the next twenty years. My Man in Antibes is an intimate portrait of what it was like to eat, drink, and gossip with one of the most revered—and complicated—authors of the twentieth century.
Growing up Catholic with literary aspirations, Mewshaw believed Greene was the author to emulate. Not only did Greene demonstrate how religious belief and church dogma could be subjects for fiction, he also wrote murder mysteries and political thrillers where his characters’ inner conflicts played out dramatically in exotic settings. Under Greene’s sway, Mewshaw traveled through Mexico like the whiskey priest in Greene’s The Power and the Glory and honeymooned at the Hotel Oloffson in Haiti, the setting of The Comedians.
When Mewshaw tracked down Greene in Antibes, he found the author was far from a reclusive, close-mouthed figure: Greene garrulously recounted tales about the many women in his life—and husbands of those women—as well as his extraordinary interviews with political figures such as Fidel Castro and Ho Chi Minh. Over th