A house in St John's Wood : in search of my parents / Matthew Spender.
| Author/creator | Spender, Matthew author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication | New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015. |
| Description | x, 436 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Natasha's last wishes -- A worldly failure -- Without guilt -- Suicide or romanticism -- A sly Shelley -- Mutual renaissance -- Fires all over Europe -- The purity was hers -- America is not a cause -- Your sins of weakness -- Don't you ever tell a lie? -- Dreaming one's way through life -- Scandalous gossip -- The irresistible historic mixed grill -- the kindest face -- A strong invisible relationship -- Barrenness and desolation -- Too ambivalent -- You're unique -- Without banquets -- Over-privileged? -- Might just as well be married -- A nice little niche -- Trust -- Killing the women we love -- Your father will survive -- Romantic friendships before all -- The right to speak -- Guileless and yet obsessed. |
| Abstract | "A son's personal exploration of one of the most influential--and troubled--artistic couples of the twentieth century, Stephen Spender and Natasha Litvin"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-421) and index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-421) and index. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| LCCN | 2015022210 |
| ISBN | 9780374269869 (cloth) |
| ISBN | 0374269866 (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR6037 .P47 Z845 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |