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Christopher Isherwood
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- Book Synopsis
- The year 1939 was pivotal for Christopher Isherwood: he emigrated to the United States and his novel Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired the hit musical Cabaret, was feted by critics for its portrait of a city under the shadow of fascism. During the Second World War, Isherwood became a pacifist and studied in a Hindu monastery, provoking indignation back in Britain. His American novels, most notably A Single Man, both reflected his newfound spiritual interests and blazed a trail for the gay liberation movement.In this new biography, Jake Poller takes a holistic approach to Isherwood, exploring the development of his innovative autofiction and unpacking the Vedanta philosophy that informed his later work. He provides an incisive account of an iconic figure.
- About The Author
- Jake Poller teaches in the English department at Queen Mary University of London. His books include Aldous Huxley (Reaktion, 2021).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781836390091
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books, (01 March 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 200
- Weight
- 454 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 200 x 130 mm
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