At last - the authorised biography of Shirley Hazzard, one of the greatest writers in the English language, author of The Great Fire, The Transit of Venus and Greene on Capri, winner of the National Book Award, the Miles Franklin Award and shortlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction
Shirley Hazzard, a prominent Australian expatriate author, is celebrated as a major figure in international literature. Her writing has garnered high praise from notable figures, including Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford, who regards her as the best writer in English today. Other esteemed writers, like Michael Cunningham and Brian Appleyard, also commend her work, highlighting her exceptional exploration of themes such as goodness and love. Hazzard's literary contributions have firmly established her legacy in the literary world.