Barbara Comyns
A Savage Innocence
(Author) Avril Horner
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This biography of Barbara Comyns presents a twentieth-century author whose life was as extraordinary as her novels. Hundreds of unpublished letters reveal an occasionally desperate but resourceful and witty woman whose complicated life ranged from enduring poverty when young to mixing with spivs, spies and high society.
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Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781526184931
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
April 15, 2025
Avril Horner
Avril Horner is a renowned literary critic and scholar, known for her groundbreaking work "The Dismembered Community: Bataille, Blanchot, Leiris, and the Remains of Laure." Her critical analysis of French literature has had a profound impact on the field, showcasing her meticulous research and insightful interpretations.