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Apology for the Woman Writing by Jenny Diski (2009, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group The Limited
ISBN-101844083861
ISBN-139781844083862
eBay Product ID (ePID)109121301
Product Key Features
Book TitleApology for the Woman Writing
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicContemporary Women, Family Life, General
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorJenny Diski
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Not only illuminates an undeservedly little-known episode of literary history, it also demonstrates a rare subtlety and sense of moral ambiguity of restrained devotion transformed by the writer's incisive eye, into art." — Times, "Diski has cleverly adapted the historical sources to fashion an exceedingly literary novel . . . Diski's cool, modulated prose exhibits the moderation so prized by Montaigne." — Independent, "A fascinating story, which Diski brings vividly to life. . . . After finishing the novel, anyone who hasn't read Montaigne will wish to head for the classics section of the nearest bookshop." — Daily Mail, "A fascinating story, which Diski brings vividly to life. . . . After finishing the novel, anyone who hasn't read Montaigne will wish to head for the classics section of the nearest bookshop." -- Daily Mail, "Powerful . . . Jenny Diski leaves you with plenty to think about, and wanting more." — New York Times Book Review on The Sixties, "Powerful . . . Jenny Diski leaves you with plenty to think about, and wanting more." -- New York Times Book Review on The Sixties, "Not only illuminates an undeservedly little-known episode of literary history, it also demonstrates a rare subtlety and sense of moral ambiguity of restrained devotion transformed by the writer's incisive eye, into art." -- Times, "Diski has cleverly adapted the historical sources to fashion an exceedingly literary novel . . . Diski's cool, modulated prose exhibits the moderation so prized by Montaigne." -- Independent
Dewey Decimal823.914
SynopsisMarie de Gournay was eighteen when she read, and was overwhelmed by, the essays of the French philosopher Montaigne. She had to be revived with hellebore. When she finally met Montaigne, she stabbed herself with a hairpin until the blood ran in order to show her devotion. He made her his adopted daughter for the two months they knew each other. He died four years later, after which, though scorned by intellectuals, she became his editor. Jenny Diski engages with this passionate and confused relationship between 'father and daughter', old writer/young acolyte, possible lovers, using both their voices. Much of their story is about absence of the people they love. In Jenny Diski's hands it becomes a fascinating tale.
LC Classification NumberPR6054.I7
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