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Set in the spring of 1963, the narrative follows young Quebec author Marie-Claire Blais as she embarks on her writing journey in Cambridge, Massachusetts, under the guidance of mentor Edmund Wilson. The book serves as a rich autobiographical exploration, featuring vivid literary portraits of influential figures from that era, including writers, artists, and activists. It not only chronicles Blais's intellectual growth but also reveals the real-life inspirations behind her fictional creations, offering a unique glimpse into the literary world of the time.
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American Notebooks, Marie-Claire Blais
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- 1996
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- Title
- American Notebooks
- Subtitle
- A Writer's Journey
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marie-Claire Blais
- Publisher
- Talonbooks
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780889223585
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in the spring of 1963, the narrative follows young Quebec author Marie-Claire Blais as she embarks on her writing journey in Cambridge, Massachusetts, under the guidance of mentor Edmund Wilson. The book serves as a rich autobiographical exploration, featuring vivid literary portraits of influential figures from that era, including writers, artists, and activists. It not only chronicles Blais's intellectual growth but also reveals the real-life inspirations behind her fictional creations, offering a unique glimpse into the literary world of the time.