John Cheever was one of the foremost chroniclers of post-war America, a peerless writer who on his death in 1982 left some of the best short stories of the twentieth century, a number of highly acclaimed novels, and a private journal that runs to an astonishing four million words.
Cheever was a soul in conflict who hid his contradictions – alcoholism, secret bisexuality - behind the screen of genial family life in suburbia. In this luminous, definitive work, one of the most gifted biographers of his generation reveals the troubled but strangely lovable man behind these disguises, a creator of timeless fiction.
`An instant classic’ Philip Hensher, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year
`Lively, funny, informative, astute, masterly. It’s impossible to imagine how anyone could have done a better job’ Blake Morrison, Guardian
`The highlight of my reading year’ Observer
`I simply can’t imagine a better literary biography than this one’ Spectator
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Blake Bailey is the author of the highly acclaimed biography of Richard Yates, A Tragic Honesty, which was nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the editor of John Cheever: Collected Stories and Other Writings.
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 770 pages ; 24 cm. Subjects: Cheever, John 1912-1982. Authors, American 20th century ; Biography. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 3 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 374943
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 770 pages ; 24 cm. Subjects: Cheever, John 1912-1982. Authors, American 20th century ; Biography. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 374943
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002841944
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR005647089
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Vendeur : Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. John Cheever was one of the foremost chroniclers of post-war America, a peerless writer who on his death in 1982 left some of the best short stories of the twentieth century, a number of highly acclaimed novels, and a private journal that runs to an astonishing four million words. Cheever was a soul in conflict who hid his contradictions - alcoholism, secret bisexuality - behind the screen of genial family life in suburbia. In this luminous, definitive work, one of the most gifted biographers of his generation reveals the troubled but strangely lovable man behind these disguises, a creator of timeless fiction. 'An instant classic' Philip Hensher, Daily Telegraph Books of the Year 'Lively, funny, informative, astute, masterly. It's impossible to imagine how anyone could have done a better job' Blake Morrison, Guardian 'The highlight of my reading year' Observer 'I simply can't imagine a better literary biography than this one' Spectator. N° de réf. du vendeur 417205
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