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E M Forster : The Final Decades
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Discover the intriguing later years of celebrated British author E.M. Forster in 'E M Forster: The Final Decades'. Written by Tim Leggatt, who had the unique privilege of knowing Forster during the last half of his life, this biography offers an intimate look into the mind of one of the 20th century's literary giants. With 120 pages filled with insightful revelations, this book dives deep into Forster's personal life, drawing from unpublished correspondence, journals of their travels, as well as Forster's confidential diary and Commonplace Book.
Explore the complexities of Forster's thoughts on love, mortality, and the rapidly changing world around him. From his reflections on aging, health, and his struggles with increasing blindness and deafness to his profound concerns about population growth and environmental changes, Leggatt presents a multi-faceted portrait of Forster. This biography is not just a recounting of his later years; it captures the sharp wit and keen observations that made Forster an enduring literary figure.
This essential read for fans of E.M. Forster offers a perfect blend of biography and memoir, shedding light on the author’s legacy and the societal issues he grappled with. 'E M Forster: The Final Decades' is an invaluable addition to any literature enthusiast's collection, providing a nuanced understanding of the man behind classics like 'A Passage to India' and 'Howards End'. Engage with Forster's life like never before and enrich your understanding of one of England's greatest writers. Don't miss the chance to own this poignant piece of literary history.
Author: Tim Leggatt Publisher: Hesperus Press
Pages: 120
A moving and insightful biography of the later years of classic British author E.M. Forster's life. \n Tim Leggatt knew E.M. Forster for the last half of his life, decades after the last of his acclaimed novels was published, and in this memoir he draws on the unpublished correspondence he held with Forster over this period, as well as journals of their travels together, Forster's own confidential diary and his Commonplace Book. 'In Forster's declining years,' Leggatt writes, 'his thoughts often concerned sex and his health, his increasing blindness and deafness, his hospital visits, all of which led him to think about death and how he would meet it and how others did. But this was not as gloomy as it may well sound. 'He was much concerned about the world's growing population and in this country about the disappearance of the countryside. I have also included many of his sharp and attractive descriptions of people and scenes, those of a very perceptive and thoughtful writer.'
Explore the complexities of Forster's thoughts on love, mortality, and the rapidly changing world around him. From his reflections on aging, health, and his struggles with increasing blindness and deafness to his profound concerns about population growth and environmental changes, Leggatt presents a multi-faceted portrait of Forster. This biography is not just a recounting of his later years; it captures the sharp wit and keen observations that made Forster an enduring literary figure.
This essential read for fans of E.M. Forster offers a perfect blend of biography and memoir, shedding light on the author’s legacy and the societal issues he grappled with. 'E M Forster: The Final Decades' is an invaluable addition to any literature enthusiast's collection, providing a nuanced understanding of the man behind classics like 'A Passage to India' and 'Howards End'. Engage with Forster's life like never before and enrich your understanding of one of England's greatest writers. Don't miss the chance to own this poignant piece of literary history.
Author: Tim Leggatt Publisher: Hesperus Press
Pages: 120
A moving and insightful biography of the later years of classic British author E.M. Forster's life. \n Tim Leggatt knew E.M. Forster for the last half of his life, decades after the last of his acclaimed novels was published, and in this memoir he draws on the unpublished correspondence he held with Forster over this period, as well as journals of their travels together, Forster's own confidential diary and his Commonplace Book. 'In Forster's declining years,' Leggatt writes, 'his thoughts often concerned sex and his health, his increasing blindness and deafness, his hospital visits, all of which led him to think about death and how he would meet it and how others did. But this was not as gloomy as it may well sound. 'He was much concerned about the world's growing population and in this country about the disappearance of the countryside. I have also included many of his sharp and attractive descriptions of people and scenes, those of a very perceptive and thoughtful writer.'
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