Description
Dive into the poignant exploration in 'The Trip to Echo Spring' by Olivia Laing, a compelling narrative that examines the tumultuous relationship between creativity and alcoholism. This insightful book navigates across America, shedding light on the lives of six iconic authors: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever, and Raymond Carver. Each page unfurls a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs associated with their creative spirits, culminating in a thought-provoking journey that questions why so many genius writers were consumed by drink. Laing's eloquent prose invites you to travel from the vibrant streets of New Orleans to the picturesque shores of Key West, weaving a connection between place and personal myth. With a keen eye for detail and a flare for storytelling, 'The Trip to Echo Spring' serves as both a biography and an exploration of artistic spirit. This beautifully crafted paperback, published by A&U Canongate, spans 352 pages and offers an enlightening perspective on the intersection of art and addiction. Ideal for literary enthusiasts, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of the creative mind. Add 'The Trip to Echo Spring' to your collection today and embark on a transformative literary journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786891600
Year: 2017
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 352
Description:
Why were so many authors of the greatest works of literature consumed by alcoholism? In The Trip to Echo Spring, Olivia Laing takes a journey across America, examining the links between creativity and drink in the overlapping work and lives of six extraordinary men: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever and Raymond Carver.
From Hemingway's Key West to Williams's New Orleans, Laing pieces together a topographical map of alcoholism, and strips away the tangle of mythology to reveal the terrible price creativity can exert.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786891600
Year: 2017
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 352
Description:
Why were so many authors of the greatest works of literature consumed by alcoholism? In The Trip to Echo Spring, Olivia Laing takes a journey across America, examining the links between creativity and drink in the overlapping work and lives of six extraordinary men: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever and Raymond Carver.
From Hemingway's Key West to Williams's New Orleans, Laing pieces together a topographical map of alcoholism, and strips away the tangle of mythology to reveal the terrible price creativity can exert.