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Explore the rich and complex life of Nathalie Sarraute, a prominent figure in twentieth-century literature, with the compelling biography 'Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between' by Ann Jefferson. This captivating narrative dives deep into the life of Sarraute, a key exponent of the nouveau roman, and provides readers with an insight into her multifaceted identity as a Jewish woman navigating diverse cultural landscapes. From her roots in tsarist Russia to her establishment in Paris, this biography illuminates Sarraute's experiences of displacement and her enduring contributions to literature amidst the chaos of the twentieth century.
Sarraute’s journey reflects a lifetime of literary and personal transformation, illustrating her academic journey through prestigious institutions like Oxford, Berlin, and the Sorbonne. The book also delves into her interactions within existentialist circles, highlighting connections with influential figures such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Her innovative exploration of psychological depth within the narrative structure continues to inspire readers and writers alike.
'Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between' is not just a biography; it’s a vivid portrayal of a woman whose courage and creativity broke barriers in a predominantly male literary landscape. For those who seek a deeper understanding of Sarraute and the avant-garde movement, this book is an invaluable resource.
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: 9780691197876. Format: Trade binding. Year: 2020. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
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: 9780691197876
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The definitive biography of a leading twentieth-century French writer
A leading exponent of the nouveau roman, Nathalie Sarraute (1900-1999) was also one of France's most cosmopolitan literary figures, and her life was bound up with the intellectual and political ferment of twentieth-century Europe. Ann Jefferson's Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between is the authoritative biography of this major writer.
Sarraute's life spanned a century and a continent. Born in tsarist Russia to Jewish parents, she was soon uprooted and brought to the city that became her lifelong home, Paris. This dislocation presaged a life marked by ambiguity and ambivalence. A stepchild in two families, a Russian emigre in Paris, a Jew in bourgeois French society, and a woman in a man's literary world, Sarraute was educated at Oxford, Berlin, and the Sorbonne. She embarked on a career in law that was ended by the Nazi occupation of France, and she spent much of the war in hiding, under constant threat of exposure. Rising to literary eminence after the Liberation, she was initially associated with the existentialist circle of Beauvoir and Sartre, before becoming the principal theorist and practitioner of the avant-garde French novel of the 1950s and 1960s. Her tireless exploration of the deepest parts of our inner psychological life produced an oeuvre that remains daringly modern and resolutely unclassifiable.
Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between explores Sarraute's work and the intellectual, social, and political context from which it emerged. Drawing on newly available archival material and Sarraute's letters, this deeply researched biography is the definitive acco
Sarraute’s journey reflects a lifetime of literary and personal transformation, illustrating her academic journey through prestigious institutions like Oxford, Berlin, and the Sorbonne. The book also delves into her interactions within existentialist circles, highlighting connections with influential figures such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Her innovative exploration of psychological depth within the narrative structure continues to inspire readers and writers alike.
'Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between' is not just a biography; it’s a vivid portrayal of a woman whose courage and creativity broke barriers in a predominantly male literary landscape. For those who seek a deeper understanding of Sarraute and the avant-garde movement, this book is an invaluable resource.
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: 9780691197876. Format: Trade binding. Year: 2020. Publisher: Princeton University Press.
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: 9780691197876
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The definitive biography of a leading twentieth-century French writer
A leading exponent of the nouveau roman, Nathalie Sarraute (1900-1999) was also one of France's most cosmopolitan literary figures, and her life was bound up with the intellectual and political ferment of twentieth-century Europe. Ann Jefferson's Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between is the authoritative biography of this major writer.
Sarraute's life spanned a century and a continent. Born in tsarist Russia to Jewish parents, she was soon uprooted and brought to the city that became her lifelong home, Paris. This dislocation presaged a life marked by ambiguity and ambivalence. A stepchild in two families, a Russian emigre in Paris, a Jew in bourgeois French society, and a woman in a man's literary world, Sarraute was educated at Oxford, Berlin, and the Sorbonne. She embarked on a career in law that was ended by the Nazi occupation of France, and she spent much of the war in hiding, under constant threat of exposure. Rising to literary eminence after the Liberation, she was initially associated with the existentialist circle of Beauvoir and Sartre, before becoming the principal theorist and practitioner of the avant-garde French novel of the 1950s and 1960s. Her tireless exploration of the deepest parts of our inner psychological life produced an oeuvre that remains daringly modern and resolutely unclassifiable.
Nathalie Sarraute: A Life Between explores Sarraute's work and the intellectual, social, and political context from which it emerged. Drawing on newly available archival material and Sarraute's letters, this deeply researched biography is the definitive acco