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The Girl from the Fiction Department: Homesick at the New Yorker

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Hilary Spurling

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Sonia Orwell, George Orwell's second wife, is revealed in a nuanced light by her friend Hilary Spurling, who aims to correct the misconceptions surrounding her life. Spurling depicts Sonia as a complex figure—beautiful and intelligent yet belligerent in later years. As a model for Julia in Orwell's 1984, she was also a significant literary figure, working with notable personalities like W.H. Auden and Cyril Connolly. This biography explores Sonia's multifaceted character, showcasing her generosity, spirit, ferocity, and self-doubt.

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The Girl from the Fiction Department: Homesick at the New Yorker, Hilary Spurling

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Titre: The Girl from the Fiction Department: Homesick at the New Yorker
Langue: Anglais
Auteurs: Hilary Spurling
Éditeur: COUNTERPOINT PR
Publié: 2004
Format: souple
Pages: 208
ISBN13: 9781582432441
Mots clés: Nonfiction, Biographies et réflexions, Autobiographies et mémoires, Littérature britannique
Évaluation: 3,45 sur 5
Description: Sonia Orwell, George Orwell's second wife, is revealed in a nuanced light by her friend Hilary Spurling, who aims to correct the misconceptions surrounding her life. Spurling depicts Sonia as a complex figure—beautiful and intelligent yet belligerent in later years. As a model for Julia in Orwell's 1984, she was also a significant literary figure, working with notable personalities like W.H. Auden and Cyril Connolly. This biography explores Sonia's multifaceted character, showcasing her generosity, spirit, ferocity, and self-doubt.