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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No DJ as issued. 631 pages. A rich and riveting record of both literary and so cial value. Frank Sargeson is one of New Zealand's best-loved and most important writers. Besides the ground-breaking short storie s, he wrote memoirs, novels, and plays. He encouraged at least th ree generations of younger writers and, for most of his adult lif e, the famous bach behind the hedge at 14 Esmonde Road was at the heart of New Zealand's artistic and literary world. Sargeson was also a prolific letter writer, and this selection of 500 of the most fascinating ranges over half a century, from 1927 to 1981. T he letters are immensely readable, vividly capturing his life and times, his milieu and his personality. Frank loved gossip, could be bitchy and peevish, but also kind, affectionate, funny, ribal d, astute. This collection, selected, edited and annotated by Sar ah Shieff, is a document of extraordinary significance for all th ose interested in New Zealand's literary and social history. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2684q
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 631 pages. very tidy ex reference library -heavy book check posta ge with us. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4288h
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Buchbeschreibung Paperback. 1st Edition. Frank Sargeson wrote novels, memoirs and plays and was New Zealand's most important writer of short fiction following the death of Katherine Mansfield. He also encouraged numerous other writers, playing an invaluable role in the rise of our national literature, which he championed both at home and abroad. He was also a prolific letter writer, and this selection of the 500 most fascinating range over numerous topics, capturing his times, his milieu, his preoccupations and life. He loved gossip, could be bitchy and sharp, affectionate, insightful and astute. Furthermore, his sexuality and unorthodox lifestyle provide a unique insight into our recent social history. The letters have been edited and annotated by academic Sarah Shieff. This is a rich and riveting record of both literary and social value for New Zealand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 8023269
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