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The narrative captures Iris Origo's early life, marked by privilege and tragedy. Following her father's untimely death, her mother relocated them to Fiesole, fostering a close bond with art historian Bernard Berenson. Origo's journey through high society and her eventual fulfillment in restoring a desolate Italian estate reveal her evolution as a writer. Through vivid portraits of her parents, cherished places, and the transformative power of literature, she reflects on the complexities of memory and the art of writing, creating a deeply moving autobiographical account.
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Images and Shadows: Part of a Life, Iris Origo
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Images and Shadows: Part of a Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Iris Origo
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 392
- ISBN13
- 9781681373652
- Description
- The narrative captures Iris Origo's early life, marked by privilege and tragedy. Following her father's untimely death, her mother relocated them to Fiesole, fostering a close bond with art historian Bernard Berenson. Origo's journey through high society and her eventual fulfillment in restoring a desolate Italian estate reveal her evolution as a writer. Through vivid portraits of her parents, cherished places, and the transformative power of literature, she reflects on the complexities of memory and the art of writing, creating a deeply moving autobiographical account.