A portrait of the critically acclaimed twentieth-century American author draws on Stead's personal letters and diaries, as well as on sources close to the writer, to create a provocative portrait of an intensely private woman.
Hazel Rowley Books
November 16, 1951 – March 1, 2011
Hazel Rowley was an author and biographer who focused on the lives of influential literary figures, particularly in French and American literature. Her biographical works are celebrated for their deep exploration of her subjects' lives and writings, often highlighting their artistic contributions and complex personal relationships. Rowley frequently chose to illuminate the stories of individuals who significantly shaped the intellectual and cultural landscape of the 20th century. Her writing is recognized for its scholarly depth and engaging narrative style, bringing historical figures vividly to life.
Franklin and Eleanor
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Exploring the complex dynamics of the Roosevelts' marriage, this book delves into their celebrated yet scrutinized partnership, highlighting FDR's lifelong romance with Lucy Mercer and Eleanor's rumored lesbian relationships. It examines the myriad scandals and speculations that have surrounded their union, offering a comprehensive account of their unique bond and the historical context that shaped it. This narrative seeks to reveal the full story behind one of presidential history's most intriguing relationships.
“Enthralling . . . Here we find an ugly, walleyed existentialist philosopher, the elegantly beautiful author of The Second Sex and the Gallic equivalent of a bevy of young starlets who share the bed of one or the other--or sometimes both. Readers will turn these pages alternately mesmerized and appalled.” — Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World Passionate, freethinking existentialist philosopher-writers Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre are one of the world's legendary couples. Their committed but notoriously open union generated no end of controversy in their day. Biographer Hazel Rowley offers the first dual portrait of these two colossal figures and their intense, often embattled relationship. Through original interviews and access to new primary sources, Rowley portrays Sartre and Beauvoir up close. Tête-à-Tête magnificently details the passion, daring, humor, and contradictions of a remarkably unorthodox relationship.
