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Grace Paley's Life Stories: A Literary Biography

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Synopses & Reviews

Review:

"Tackles the question we all secretly have about our writers: how much is literature and how much is their lives? This witty insightful book is full of Paley’s quirky charm, tenacious integrity, and exuberant activism." Minnie Bruce Pratt

Review:

"In this engaging study, Arcana analyzes Paley’s work in terms of its autobiographical roots, tracing her evolution…into a writer and social activist who embraced anti-Vietnam War protests, environmental and feminist causes, and eventually gay rights efforts.” Publishers Weekly

Review:

"A well-written, attractively illustrated, handsomely designed, and superbly produced book, Arcana’s welcome study of Grace Paley contributes a candid and canny appreciation of the writer’s work by realizing the centered and seamless quality of her life…." American Literature

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-255) and index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780252019456
Subtitle:
(a literary biography )
Publisher:
University of Illinois Press
Author:
Arcana, Judith
Location:
Urbana :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Authors, American
Subject:
Women and literature
Subject:
Paley, Grace
Subject:
Women and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Series Volume:
9314
Publication Date:
c1993
Binding:
Trade Cloth
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
xvi, 269 p.
Dimensions:
9.31x6.31x1.14 in. 1.36 lbs.

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