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Dive into the rich and complex world of Philip Roth with this essential biography, meticulously penned by Blake Bailey. A monumental exploration into the life of a literary titan, this brand new trade paperback (ISBN: 9781510769724) offers an in-depth look at Roth's experiences, passions, and struggles through Bailey's comprehensive narrative. With access to Roth's personal archives and years of interviews, Bailey unveils the layers of Roth's identity, revealing the intertwining of his life and masterful works. This book not only chronicles Roth's journey but also delves into the intricate relationships that shaped him, from his tumultuous marriage to Claire Bloom to his fierce advocacy for dissident writers across the globe. Celebrate the legacy of Roth, whose bold writing has left an indelible mark on American literature, with this unparalleled biography published by Skyhorse Publishing in 2021. Perfect for book lovers and those looking to understand the genius behind the Roth-like characters in his novels, this biography is a must-have addition to your collection. Explore the compelling narrative that showcases Roth's drive, intelligence, and the controversies that surrounded his prolific career. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in the fascinating life of one of the greatest writers of our time. 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: 9781510769724
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
'I don’t want you to rehabilitate me,' Philip Roth said to his only authorised biographer, Blake Bailey. 'Just make me interesting.' Granted complete independence and access, Bailey spent almost ten years poring over Roth’s personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and listening to Roth’s own breathtakingly candid confessions. Cynthia Ozick, in her front-page rave for theNew York Times Book Review, described Bailey’s monumental biography as 'a narrative masterwork...As in a novel, what is seen at first to be casual chance is revealed at last to be a steady and powerfully demanding drive...under Bailey’s strong light what remains on the page is one writer’s life as it was lived, and ― almost ― as it was felt.'
Though Roth is generally considered an autobiographical novelist — his alter-egos include not only the Roth-like writer Nathan Zuckerman, but also a recurring character named Philip Roth — relatively little is known about the actual life on which so vast an oeuvre was supposedly based. Bailey reveals a man who, by design, led a highly compartmentalised life: a tireless champion of dissident writers behind the Iron Curtain on the one hand, Roth was also the Mickey Sabbath-like roué who pursued scandalous love affairs and aspired '[t]o affront and affront and affront till there was no one on earth unaffronted' — the man who was pilloried by his second wife, the actress Claire Bloom, in her 1996 memoir,Leaving a Doll’s House.
Towering above it all was Roth’s achievement: thirty-one books that give us 'the truest picture we have of th
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: 9781510769724
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
'I don’t want you to rehabilitate me,' Philip Roth said to his only authorised biographer, Blake Bailey. 'Just make me interesting.' Granted complete independence and access, Bailey spent almost ten years poring over Roth’s personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and listening to Roth’s own breathtakingly candid confessions. Cynthia Ozick, in her front-page rave for theNew York Times Book Review, described Bailey’s monumental biography as 'a narrative masterwork...As in a novel, what is seen at first to be casual chance is revealed at last to be a steady and powerfully demanding drive...under Bailey’s strong light what remains on the page is one writer’s life as it was lived, and ― almost ― as it was felt.'
Though Roth is generally considered an autobiographical novelist — his alter-egos include not only the Roth-like writer Nathan Zuckerman, but also a recurring character named Philip Roth — relatively little is known about the actual life on which so vast an oeuvre was supposedly based. Bailey reveals a man who, by design, led a highly compartmentalised life: a tireless champion of dissident writers behind the Iron Curtain on the one hand, Roth was also the Mickey Sabbath-like roué who pursued scandalous love affairs and aspired '[t]o affront and affront and affront till there was no one on earth unaffronted' — the man who was pilloried by his second wife, the actress Claire Bloom, in her 1996 memoir,Leaving a Doll’s House.
Towering above it all was Roth’s achievement: thirty-one books that give us 'the truest picture we have of th