Uncover the life and works of Louis MacNeice, the often-overlooked yet brilliant poet who rivaled W.H. Auden. This acclaimed biography by Jon Stallworthy delves deep, exploring MacNeice's Irish roots, complex relationships, and the historical backdrop that shaped his powerful verse.
Go beyond the poems. Stallworthy paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the words, following MacNeice's journey through love, loss, and the search for meaning in a turbulent 20th century.**
Discover a literary master unfairly overshadowed. Louis MacNeice by Jon Stallworthy is a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this fascinating and under-appreciated writer.
Louis Macneice by Jon Stallworthy c1996 Biography Poetry
Title: Louis Macneice
Author: Jon Stallworthy
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Publication c1996
Format: SoftbackCondition: Picture covers which have some minor creasing and curling to corners. Pages are clean with no marks. Slight curling to corners. Photo of Macneice to frontispiece
Book measures: 23.5cm x 15.5cm with 572 pages