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The biography presents Wyndham Lewis as a bold and independent artist, highlighting his significant yet controversial role in modern English art and literature. Grounded in extensive archival research and interviews, it offers an in-depth exploration of his life and contributions, showcasing his unique perspectives and the impact he had on the cultural landscape of his time.

Meyers emphasizes Fitzgerald's alcoholism, Zelda's illnesses and her doctors, Fitzgerald's love affairs both before and after her breakdown, and his wide- ranging friendships, from the polo star Tommy Hitchcock to the Hollywood executive Irving Thalberg. číst celé

Jeffrey Meyers has written acclaimed biographies of many of the most influential authors of the twentieth century, but none has affected him as deeply as Thomas Mann. From his first youthful encounter with Death in Venice, Meyers has cultivated a lifetime obsession with Mann's elegant style, penetrating irony, and insight into the life of the artist.Admirers of Thomas Mann and of Jeffrey Meyers's biographies will find in this remarkable book the best introduction to one of the greatest writers of the modern age.

This book explores the reasons behind Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's marriage, its five-year duration, and its eventual collapse, including the influence of anti-Communist witch-hunts. It also examines Marilyn's impact on Miller's life and art, and provides an insightful analysis of "The Misfits," which contributed to their marital breakdown.

A pre-eminent Orwell scholar's lifetime of work on the icon of modern literature

The art world acknowledges Amedeo Modigliani as a master whose oeuvre-sculptures, portraits, and nudes cannot satisfy collectors' demand. This biography sketches Modigliani and his art, illuminating this figure as well as the painters, writers, and lovers who shared 20th century Paris with him.

Focusing on the Bible as a narrative rather than a collection of theological definitions, this commentary series enhances understanding through the lens of Biblical theology. It draws from the insights of James B. Jordan and similar scholars to illuminate the rich themes and literary symbolism within Scripture. Designed for thoughtful Christians, the commentaries are accessible yet insightful, making them ideal resources for family worship, Sunday school, and Bible studies.

Jeffrey Meyers, the author of highly acclaimed biographies of Hemingway and George Orwell, offers this masterly work on British novelist D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930). Meyers' fresh insights into Lawrence's life illuminate Lawrence's working-class childhood, his tempestuous marriage, and his death in France after the scandalous publication of Lady Chatterley's Lover , revealing Lawrence's complex method of intermingling autobiography and fiction. Through intensive research and access to unpublished essays and letters of Lawrence and his circle, Meyers describes the circumstances of his mother's death, the reason for the suppression of The Rainbow , and the author's protean (and extreme) sexuality that mirrored that of his fiction.

The biography explores the multifaceted life of George Orwell, focusing on his intellectual growth and personal struggles, including childhood insecurities and complex relationships. Jeffrey Meyers utilizes extensive research, including unpublished materials, to provide fresh insights into Orwell's character and motivations. The narrative is described as brisk and engaging, offering a nuanced portrayal that surpasses previous biographies. Critics highlight Meyers' ability to reveal lesser-known aspects of Orwell's life, contributing to a deeper understanding of one of modern literature's most significant figures.