Monsters
What Do We Do with Great Art by Bad People?
(Autor) Claire Dederer'How rare and nourishing this sort of roaming thought is and what a joy to read' MEGAN NOLAN, Sunday Times 'An exhilarating, shape-shifting exploration of the perilous boundaries between art and life' JENNY OFFILL Pablo Picasso beat his partners. Richard Wagner was deeply antisemitic. David Bowie slept with an underage fan. But many of us still love Guernica and the Ring cycle and Ziggy Stardust. And what are we to do with that love? How are we, as fans, to reckon with the biographical choices of the artists whose work sustains us? Wildly smart and insightful, Monsters is an exhilarating attempt to understand our relationship with art and the artist in the twenty-first century. 'An incredible book, the best work of criticism I have read in a very long time' NICK HORNBY 'Part memoir, part treatise, and all treat' New York Times 'Clever and provocative' Daily Telegraph
Claire Dederer
Claire Dederer is an American writer known for her candid and insightful memoirs and essays. Her most notable works include "Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses" and "Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning." Dederer's writing style is characterized by its honesty, humor, and introspection, as she explores themes of motherhood, marriage, and identity. She has made a significant impact on the memoir genre by fearlessly delving into her own experiences and emotions. "Poser" is considered her most famous work, as it resonated with readers for its relatable exploration of self-discovery and personal growth.
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