Description
Discover the intricate tapestry of experiences woven in 'Sleepless Nights' by Elizabeth Hardwick, a profound exploration of womanhood throughout the twentieth century. This remarkable work, skillfully blending fiction and memoir, presents a collage of letters, essays, and dreams that delves deep into the hardships and joys of a life lived boldly. First published in 1979, this stunning narrative invites readers into the heart of Manhattan, where a young woman navigates the chaotic world of 'drunks, actors, gamblers' amidst the relentless backdrop of love, loss, and longing.
Utilizing exquisite prose that transcends conventional storytelling, Hardwick paints vivid portraits of unforgettable characters while tackling subjects like racism, sexism, and poverty. With every page, readers uncover the beauty and pain of life's fleeting moments. This book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those seeking a deep connection with the intricacies of life.
Brand new hardcover edition is available for immediate dispatch. Perfect for personal collection or as an insightful gift. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Hardwick's timeless narrative today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571346998
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Description:
'A series of fleeting images and memories ... united by the high intelligence and beauty of Hardwick's prose.' - Sally Rooney
I am alone here in New York, no longer a we ...
First published in 1979, Sleepless Nights is a unique collage of fiction and memoir, letters and essays, portraits and dreams. It is more than the story of a life: it is Elizabeth Hardwick's experience of womanhood in the twentieth century. Escaping her childhood home of Kentucky, the narrator arrives at a bohemian hotel in Manhattan filled with 'drunks, actors, gamblers ... love and alcohol and clothes on the floor.' Here begin the erotic affairs and dinner parties, the abortions and heartbreaks, the friendships and 'people I have buried'. Here are luminous sketches of characters she has met that illuminate the era's racism, sexism, and poverty. Above all, here is prose blurring into poetry, language to lose - and perhaps to find - yourself in.
Society tries to write these lives before they are lived. It does not always succeed.
Utilizing exquisite prose that transcends conventional storytelling, Hardwick paints vivid portraits of unforgettable characters while tackling subjects like racism, sexism, and poverty. With every page, readers uncover the beauty and pain of life's fleeting moments. This book is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those seeking a deep connection with the intricacies of life.
Brand new hardcover edition is available for immediate dispatch. Perfect for personal collection or as an insightful gift. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Hardwick's timeless narrative today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571346998
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Description:
'A series of fleeting images and memories ... united by the high intelligence and beauty of Hardwick's prose.' - Sally Rooney
I am alone here in New York, no longer a we ...
First published in 1979, Sleepless Nights is a unique collage of fiction and memoir, letters and essays, portraits and dreams. It is more than the story of a life: it is Elizabeth Hardwick's experience of womanhood in the twentieth century. Escaping her childhood home of Kentucky, the narrator arrives at a bohemian hotel in Manhattan filled with 'drunks, actors, gamblers ... love and alcohol and clothes on the floor.' Here begin the erotic affairs and dinner parties, the abortions and heartbreaks, the friendships and 'people I have buried'. Here are luminous sketches of characters she has met that illuminate the era's racism, sexism, and poverty. Above all, here is prose blurring into poetry, language to lose - and perhaps to find - yourself in.
Society tries to write these lives before they are lived. It does not always succeed.