Edmund Wilson

A Biography

Autoren

Jeffrey Meyers

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3,3(8)Abgeben

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Biografien & Memoiren

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The biography explores the tumultuous and romantic life of Edmund Wilson, a significant literary figure known for his critical essays and novels. It details his struggles, including a nervous breakdown and the loss of his second wife, alongside his four marriages, notably to Mary McCarthy. The narrative also highlights his relationships with influential women, such as Edna St. Vincent Millay, and his friendships with renowned writers like John Dos Passos and Vladimir Nabakov, painting a vivid portrait of a complex literary life.