Description
Discover the captivating narrative of 'The Hyacinth Girl,' a profound exploration of the enigmatic muse, Emily Hale, who played a pivotal role in T.S. Eliot's work. This meticulously crafted biography unveils new insights into the poet's personal and artistic life, drawing on over 1,100 letters that were previously sealed and hidden away. In this groundbreaking work, acclaimed biographer Lyndall Gordon delves into Eliot's complex relationships with the women in his life, particularly Hale, who inspired the haunting lines of 'The Waste Land.' Experience the intertwined themes of love, memory, and desire, as Gordon reveals Hale not just as a muse, but as a significant figure in Eliot's creative journey. 'The Hyacinth Girl' offers readers a rich portrait of a love that shaped a literary genius, changing the way we perceive T.S. Eliot forever. With its exceptional narrative style and historical depth, this brand new B-format paperback published by Little Brown is a must-have for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. Explore the intimate world of two artists and the timeless influence one had over the other. Note that shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy now and embark on a literary journey that you'll cherish for years to come.
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: 9780349012094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
The revealing of the hidden muse - Emily Hale - the Hyacinth Girl of the famous The Waste Land poem - who influenced the life and art of TS Eliot.
Among the greatest of poets, T.S. Eliot protected his privacy while publicly associated with three women: two wives, Vivienne and Valerie, and a church-going companion, Mary Trevelyan. This presentation concealed a life-long love for an American: Emily Hale, a drama teacher who was the source of 'memory and desire' in The Waste Land; she is the Hyacinth Girl.
Drawing on the recently unsealed 1,131 letters Eliot wrote to Hale and suppressed in his lifetime, leading biographer Lyndall Gordon reveals both the hidden poet and the muse who was the first and consistently important woman of his life and art. Emily Hale was at the centre of a love drama he conceived and the inspiration for the lines he wrote to last beyond their time.
'Extraordinary... a rare work' COLM TOIBIN
'As exciting as a detective story' MARGARET DRABBLE
'Will change the way Eliot is seen' MIRANDA SEYMOUR
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: 9780349012094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
The revealing of the hidden muse - Emily Hale - the Hyacinth Girl of the famous The Waste Land poem - who influenced the life and art of TS Eliot.
Among the greatest of poets, T.S. Eliot protected his privacy while publicly associated with three women: two wives, Vivienne and Valerie, and a church-going companion, Mary Trevelyan. This presentation concealed a life-long love for an American: Emily Hale, a drama teacher who was the source of 'memory and desire' in The Waste Land; she is the Hyacinth Girl.
Drawing on the recently unsealed 1,131 letters Eliot wrote to Hale and suppressed in his lifetime, leading biographer Lyndall Gordon reveals both the hidden poet and the muse who was the first and consistently important woman of his life and art. Emily Hale was at the centre of a love drama he conceived and the inspiration for the lines he wrote to last beyond their time.
'Extraordinary... a rare work' COLM TOIBIN
'As exciting as a detective story' MARGARET DRABBLE
'Will change the way Eliot is seen' MIRANDA SEYMOUR